Cabbage Barley Soup

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6-1/4 hours

Recipe by Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

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Updated on Oct. 04, 2023

My neighbor had an abundance of cabbage, so a group of us had a contest to see who could come up with the best cabbage dish. My vegetarian soup was the clear winner. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Can you freeze Cabbage Barley Soup?

Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.


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  • Salt can prevent lentils from softening, so it’s added toward the end of cooking.
  • One medium head of cabbage will yield about 8 cups shredded.
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    Yield:8 servings (3 quarts)
    Prep:15 min
    Cook:6 hours 15 min
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed
    • 1/2 cup medium pearl barley
    • 3 medium carrots, chopped
    • 2 celery ribs, chopped
    • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 bottle (46 ounces) V8 juice
    • 4 cups water
    • 8 cups shredded cabbage (about 16 ounces)
    • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
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    Directions

    1. 1
      Place first 8 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add cabbage. Cook, covered, on low until lentils are tender, 6-8 hours.
    2. 2
      Stir in mushrooms and salt. Cook, covered, on low until mushrooms are tender, 15-20 minutes.

    Nutrition Facts

    1-1/2 cups: 197 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.
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