Ingredients:
1 (18 7/8 ounce) cans ready-to-serve lentil soup ( vegetarian)
1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup small fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/3 cup bulgur
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon black pepper ( or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt ( or to taste)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients; stir in the water.
Transfer mixture to an ungreased 2-quart casserole.
Bake, covered, at 350F for 1 hour, 15 minutes or until the barley and bulgur are tender, stirring twice.
Stir again; sprinkle with cheese.
Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 90 min.