Slow-Cooker Bistro Lentil-Barley Soup

Dairy Free
Health score
54%
Slow-Cooker Bistro Lentil-Barley Soup
610 min.
10
265kcal

Suggestions


Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this delightful Slow-Cooker Bistro Lentil-Barley Soup! Perfect for those chilly evenings or busy weekdays, this hearty soup is not only easy to prepare but also packed with wholesome ingredients that will nourish your body and satisfy your taste buds. With a health score of 54, this dish is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enjoy a nutritious meal without compromising on flavor.

The combination of brown lentils and barley creates a rich, hearty base, while the addition of smoked turkey kielbasa infuses the soup with a savory depth that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Diced tomatoes with roasted garlic and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots and onions add vibrant color and essential nutrients, making this soup a well-rounded meal in itself.

What’s more, this recipe is dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. Whether you’re serving it as a main course for dinner or a satisfying lunch, this soup is sure to impress. And with the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over time. Top each bowl with a dollop of Dijon mustard and horseradish for an extra kick, and enjoy a comforting bowl of goodness that warms both the heart and the home!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup barley uncooked
  • 16 ounces brown lentils rinsed
  • 29 ounces beef broth ready-to-serve canned
  • 14.5 ounces tomatoes diced with roasted garlic, undrained canned
  • cup carrots diced
  • 10 servings dijon mustard 
  • 10 servings horseradish prepared
  • cup onion chopped
  • 12 ounces turkey kielbasa smoked sliced cut lengthwise into fourths, then
  • 3.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • pot
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Mix lentils, onions, carrots, tomatoes, kielbasa and barley in 4-quart Crock-Pot slow cooker. Stir in broth and water.
  2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 9 to 10 hours or until lentils and vegetables are tender. Top each serving with dollop of mustard and horseradish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories265kcal
Protein28.9%
Fat13.68%
Carbs57.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.14
Glycemic Load
5.43
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.379564915014%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.31mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.8mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.48mg
Gallocatechin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:265.42kcal
13.27%
Fat:4.08g
6.28%
Saturated Fat:1.51g
9.43%
Carbohydrates:38.57g
12.86%
Net Carbohydrates:21.94g
7.98%
Sugar:4.79g
5.32%
Cholesterol:18.03mg
6.01%
Sodium:864.56mg
37.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.41g
38.82%
Fiber:16.62g
66.49%
Folate:234.76µg
58.69%
Vitamin A:2258.46IU
45.17%
Iron:7.62mg
42.32%
Manganese:0.83mg
41.42%
Vitamin B1:0.51mg
33.7%
Phosphorus:318.27mg
31.83%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.59%
Vitamin C:19.36mg
23.47%
Selenium:16.18µg
23.11%
Zinc:3.26mg
21.73%
Magnesium:85.88mg
21.47%
Potassium:733.72mg
20.96%
Vitamin B3:3.84mg
19.2%
Copper:0.36mg
18.2%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.42%
Vitamin B5:1.13mg
11.27%
Calcium:68.58mg
6.86%
Vitamin K:5.76µg
5.49%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.49%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.4%