Lentli Barley Stew

It was bound to happen: I caught a cold in the middle of exams. In interest of getting over it asap, I made this lentil barley stew and plan on downing a few wheatgrass shots later...

Lentil barley soup (this is for an oval 6 quart slowcooker) 

2 leeks, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

one onion, diced

3 parsnips, chopped

2 potatoes, cubed

2 cups green lentils

1 cup pearl barley

9 cups water

2 vegetable broth cubes

1 tsp marjoram

1 tsp sage

1 tsp thyme

2 tbsp tarragon

2 bay leaves

2 tbsp salt

a few sprinkles fresh ground pepper

combine all ingredient into slow cooker. set on low for 8 hours.