Serbian barley, lentil and celery root soup
A traditional barley and lentil soup, layered with onion, and then complemented with mushrooms and celeriac, and finished with a lemon-based dressing.
This traditional Serbian recipe combines barley, lentils, and onions, cooked in layers in a large 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$3.81 $0.95 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Ingredients
people
- $0.22
- $0.46
- $0.21
- $1.72
- $1.01
- $0.16
- $0.03
Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Place the barley, lentils, and chopped onion in a large pot, layering them. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the barley is tender.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and celeriac, season with salt, add the oil, and continue cooking for another 20 minutes.
- To brighten the soup, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar. ≈ 3 min
The bill
Serbian barley, lentil and celery root soup
- 50 g of barley$0.22
- 50 g of lentils$0.46
- 1 onion$0.21
- 1 small celeriac$1.72
- A few mushrooms$1.01
- oil$0.16
- salt$0.03
Total$3.81
that's $0.95 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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