Hearty Soup

On those days when something substantial will only do; there is this soup which seems more like a stew. This tomato based soup is nestled with lentils, peas and pearl barley and will keep you content for quite awhile.   

Hearty Soup

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2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil

1 medium onion, diced

1 cup (250ml) soup mix (consisting of green split peas, yellow split peas, white long grin rice, pearl barley, and red split lentils)

2 tablespoons summer savoury

1 - 2 teaspoon thyme 

1 28oz (796ml) can of no or low sodium diced tomatoes

4 cups (1 litre) low sodium chicken or vegetable stock

2 cups (500ml) water

Place the oil and diced onion in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Rinse the dry soup mix then add the rinsed soup mix, the diced tomatoes, chicken stock, water, and herbs into the saucepan with the onion. 

Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 60 to 90 minutes. Serve.

Notes: You may try adding different herbs and seasonings. Adding curry powder would be a fantastic way to add a bit of kick.  

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Seems like warmer weather is set our way for this week.  - JD