Mushroom Lentil Barley Stew
Description
This crock pot recipe is easy to assemble and needs no attention while it cooks. The flavors blend nicely to give it a wholesome earthy flavor that is unbelievably vegetarian. Serve with garlic bread.
Ingredients
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2 quarts vegetable broth
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2 cups sliced fresh button mushrooms
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1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms, torn into pieces
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3/4 cup uncooked pearl barley
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3/4 cup dry lentils
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1/4 cup dried onion flakes
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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2 teaspoons dried summer savory
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3 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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salt to taste
Directions
1
In a slow cooker, mix the broth, button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, barley, lentils, onion flakes, garlic, savory, bay leaves, basil, pepper, and salt.
2
Cover, and cook 4 to 6 hours on High or 10 to 12 hours on Low. Remove bay leaves before serving.