Barley and Split Pea Stew

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup pearl barley
• ½ cup yellow split peas
• ½ cup green split peas
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 28oz can of tomatoes
• thyme, salt, pepper, paprika to taste (1 tsp of each is a good start)

Preparation

• Wash 1 cup of barley and the ½ cup each of green and yellow split peas
• Dice the onion
• Crush the 4 cloves of garlic

Instructions

• Add the 1 Tbsp of oil to the pot and heat on medium-high heat
• Sauté the diced onion and crushed garlic cloves until the onion is transparent
• Add the washed barley and split peas
• Add the 4 cups of broth and the one 28oz can of tomatoes
• Add 1 tsp of thyme and 1 tsp of paprika; mix well
• Bring to a boil, cover, lower the heat and simmer for 60-90 minutes
• Season with salt and pepper to taste