Lentil, Barley and Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup green lentils
• 2 tsp canola oil
• 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 2 carrots, (coarsely chopped)
• 3 celery stalks, (chopped)
• 1 medium onion, (chopped)
• 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 cup pot or pearl barley
• 6 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 medium sweet potato, (peeled and diced)
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, (chopped*)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, (chopped)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper