Barley, Lentil, and Sun-Dried Tomato Soup | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1/2 cup(s) red peppers,chopped
• 1/2 cup(s) onions,chopped
• 1 cup(s) celery,chopped
• 1/4 cup(s) carrots, chopped
• 1 clove(s) garlic,minced
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
• 8 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth
• 1 can(s) (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes, with juice
• 1 cup(s) pearl barley, uncooked
• 1 cup(s) dry lentils,rinsed & drained
• 1 cup(s) tomato juice
• 2 cup(s) water
• 2 teaspoon(s) basil, dried
• 1 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) thyme, dried
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil) drained and chopped
• 1 cup(s) sliced mushrooms (optional)