Lentil and Barley Soup - Pritikin Longevity Center

Ingredients

• 7 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
• 1 can tomatoes (diced, (14.5 ounces, no-salt-added, undrained))
• 1 1/2 cups lentils (dry) (rinsed)
• 1 cup onions (chopped)
• 1 cup carrots (chopped)
• 1 cup celery (chopped)
• 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
• 3/4 cup barley (uncooked)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning (salt-free)
• 1 teaspoon thyme (dried)
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper