Preparation Method
- 1. Rinse barley and lentils under cold water.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 3. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- 4. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5. Add tomatoes, barley, lentils, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 6. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- 7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
- 8. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- 9. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.