Curried Barley Lentil Soup

This soup is packed with flavor.  If you love curry, then you'll love this thick and creamy soup -- it's become one of our all time favorites. 

Curried Barley Lentil Soup
serves 6 (12 cups)

• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
• 1 TBLS minced garlic
• 1 TBLS crushed ginger
• 3 TBLS tomato paste
• 2 TBLS curry powder (Indian)
• 1 1/2 cups lentils (red or brown or a mix <-- favorite="" li="">
• 3/4 cup barley
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 cups diced carrot
• 1 tsp coconut extract
• 8 cups water/broth mix

-- Saute onion and garlic and ginger 5 minutes, add tomato paste and curry and cook another 2 minutes.

-- Add remaining, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 35-45 minutes until barley is tender. 

-- Add more water if needed to gain desired consistency.

-- Crockpot: Dump it all in and set on high for 4-6 hrs