Alberta Lentil, Barley & Meatball Soup - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) dry soup mix (see notes)
• 3 cups (750 mL) water
• 2 tsp (10 mL) canola oil
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) finely chopped celery
• 2 cups (500 mL) chopped carrots
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped rutabaga
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) sage
• 6 cups (1.5 L) sodium-reduced chicken broth
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) honey
• 1 tsp (5 mL) vinegar
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) red pepper flakes
• 1 lb (500 g) ground turkey or beef
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) slow cooking oats or barley flakes
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) fresh ground pepper
• plain Greek yogurt
• fresh or dried dill