Homemade Lentil Barley Stew

• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 1/4 cup medium pearl barley
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

1. In a large saucepan, saute the carrot, onion, celery and ginger in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add lentils and barley; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, water, broth and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add soy sauce; simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until lentils and barley are tender.

carrot, onion, celery, fresh gingerroot, olive oil, garlic, dried lentils, pearl barley, tomatoes, water, vegetable broth, ground cumin, soy sauce

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/homemade-lentil-barley-stew/ (may not work)