Cookbook:Lentil, Barley, and Tomato Soup

| British cooking

Alexandra soup is a puréed vegetable soup, containing lentils, barley, and tomato. It makes for a warming meal.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup (240 ml) lentils
 * 2 heaped tablespoons (30 ml) barley
 * 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
 * 1 onion, diced
 * 3 cups (720 ml) water
 * 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
 * Salt to taste
 * Pepper, to taste

Preparation

 * 1) Soak the lentils and barley together overnight, then drain. This step is optional.
 * 2) Fry the onion in the butter until soft.
 * 3) Add the lentils, barley, and water.
 * 4) Cook until the lentils are tender—this will take longer if grains are not soaked.
 * 5) Add the tomatoes when the soup is almost ready.
 * 6) Purée with a food mill, blender, or food processor.
 * 7) Reheat and adjust the seasoning.