Cabbage Barley Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed1/2 cup medium pearl barley3 medium carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1 bottle (46 ounces) V8 juice4 cups water8 cups shredded cabbage (about 16 ounces)1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms3/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

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.

Stir in mushrooms and salt. Cook, covered, on low until mushrooms are tender, 15-20 minutes.