Healthy Slow Cooker Soup

Fiber, protein, and nutrients are found in large amounts in this healthy slow cooker soup. It is made with barley, lentils, wild rice, and split peas. On cold days, this dish is perfect because its hearty and warm.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup barley
• 1 cup lentils
• 1 cup wild rice
• 1 cup split peas
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions:

Rinse the barley, lentils, wild rice, and split peas under cold water

In a slow cooker, combine the rinsed grains and legumes with the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic

Pour in the vegetable broth and add dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper

Stir well to combine all ingredients

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the grains and legumes are tender

Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired