Serbian barley, lentil, and celeriac soup

Serbian barley, lentil, and celeriac soup

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A traditional barley and lentil soup, layered with onion, and then complemented with mushrooms and celeriac, and finished with a lemon-based dressing.

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This traditional Serbian recipe combines barley, lentils, and onions, cooked in layers in a pot. Mushrooms and celery are added towards the end of the cooking process. A squeeze of lemon juice or vinegar adds a final touch.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time1 hr
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodnibbling
  • Estimated cost$3.73 $0.93 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.23
  • $0.50
  • $0.15
  • $1.74
  • $0.90
  • $0.17
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, layer the barley, lentils, and chopped onion. Cover with water and cook until the barley is tender.
  2. Add the chopped mushrooms and celeriac, season with salt, add the oil, and continue cooking for another 20 minutes.
  3. To brighten the soup, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Serbian barley, lentil, and celeriac soup

  • 50 g of barley$0.23
  • 50 g of lentils$0.50
  • 1 onion$0.15
  • 1 small celeriac$1.74
  • A few mushrooms$0.90
  • oil-based paint$0.17
  • salt$0.04

Total$3.73

that's $0.93 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 50 g of barley
  • 50 g of lentils
  • 1 onion
  • 1 small celeriac
  • A few mushrooms
  • oil-based paint
  • salt
  • lemon juice or vinegar for serving

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