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December 17, 2014

Slow Cooker Barley, Lentil, Wild Rice and Split Pea Soup

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This is a healthy soup that is chock full of goodness!  Lentils, split peas, wild rice and pearl barley give this soup lots of texture and nutrition.  Add some chicken into the soup for extra protein if you want, or leave it out.
Healthy Slow Cooker Barley, Lentil, Wild Rice and Split Pea Soup Recipe

You know what’s crazy?  When I make soup with lentils, split peas and barley and my whole family loves it.  My kids and husband and I loved this soup.  I was a little skeptical that I’d get some ewww’s from my children, but I just heard slurping!  
One extra benefit of this blog is that my kids have really not known differently.  We try new foods ALL the time.  My son is now 6 1/2.  I started this blog when he was 6 months old.  I’ve made common foods and weird foods and they pretty much eat it all.  That is a total BONUS for me as a mom.  Something I didn’t predict but I’m very happy about now.  (Not saying they’re perfect because they’re totally not but that’s one thing that I’m happy with).
Slow Cooker Barley, Lentil, Split Pea and
Wild Rice Soup 
Makes 8 servings
Cooking time: 6 hours
Ideal slow cooker size:  5-6 quart
8 cups water
3 chicken breast halves (optional)
1/2 cup green lentils
1/2 cup wild rice
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup green split peas
4 tsp chicken bouillon
1 Tbsp dried onion
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
1.  Add all the ingredients listed into the slow
cooker.  Give a bit of a stir.
2.  Cover and cook on LOW for about 4-6 hours, or
until lentils are tender and chicken is cooked through.
3.  Remove chicken (if using) and cut into pieces or
shred it.  Add it back into the slow cooker.
4.  Salt and pepper to taste  and then ladle into
bowls and serve. 

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11 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Chicken, Healthy, Meatless, Rice, Soups, Slow Cooker Tagged With: barley, All Posts, lentils, one pot meal, 4-6 hours, 4 stars

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  1. Ren DiLeo says

    April 22, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    Karen,
    how would I convert this to an instant pot recipie?
    Ren

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    • Karen says

      April 23, 2021 at 12:18 pm

      I would
      1. Add all the ingredients listed into the Instant Pot.
      2. Cover and pressure cook 15 minutes.
      3. Remove chicken (if using) and cut into pieces or
      shred it. Add it back into the pot.
      4. Salt and pepper to taste and then ladle into
      bowls and serve.

      Reply
  2. Abhi says

    September 11, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    Love it few Indian spices especially coriander cooked in slow cooker

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    • Abhi says

      September 11, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      I apologize for the comment I left it was cooked by my wife so when I talked to her she actually told me exactly what she had put in it that made it so delicious so here’s the list number one it had turmeric salt little bit of garlic little bit of ginger chopped fine she said she left it to cook almost all day long in slow cooker so once it was done she said she added really fine chopped parsley that is your choice if you like parsley put it in if you don’t you don’t have to I love it and it tastes so good I have pancreas and I’m not allowed to eat solid food this is the best thing I ever had I love it and it helps my pancreas I’m happy doctors are super happy

      Reply
  3. TJ says

    October 28, 2018 at 7:02 pm

    This is the greatest thing I have ever eaten! I found the recipe under the โ€œmeatlessโ€ heading, and while it says chicken optional, itโ€™s a pretty big flavour profile to leave out without replacement, so I used some vegan chikโ€™n shreds to suit my dietary preferences. Otherwise the only change was veggie bouillon (and more than the recipe called for). So good!!!!!!!! Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    • Karen says

      October 29, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      So happy you enjoyed it TJ!

      Reply
  4. ydelle1 says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    sorry I wanted to like this but not enough seasoning too sip it up as per recipe even went out and bout regular barley

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  5. ydelle1 says

    October 28, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    can you use hull less barley in this as a replacement for pearl

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    • [email protected] says

      November 3, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      I'm sure you could. The barley will take longer to cook through but I think you'll be okay. Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  6. Sharon says

    December 18, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    I make lentil and pea soup regularly, however……….I don't add the rice or barley because of the high concentration of carbohydrates, being diabetic!! There is nothing more satisfying and healthy than this type of eating, make enough to freeze, too!!

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    • [email protected] says

      December 31, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      Sharon, I agree!

      Reply

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