Minestrone with Lentils and Fennel

 Ingredients:

1 can 15oz garbanzo beans, drained (3/4 cup dried, soaked overnight)

3/4 cup lentils

3/4 cup barley or farro

1-2 onions, chopped

1 wild fennel bulb with fonds, chopped

1/4 lb potatoes 

4-6 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1 bay leaf

spring of rosemary

small bunch of mint, finely chopped

Salt & pepper 

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All ingredients can be doubled if you have a big family. 

Combine all the ingridients in a large pot. Cover with water to an inch above the top of the ingredients.

Bring to a boil and reduce to a shimmer. 

Cook for about 30 minutes.

Add salt and pepper to taste.