Lentil Soup without cranberry cilantro capers

1/2 lb lean ground beef 1 cup split yellow lentils , washed 1/4 cup pearl barley 6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups water 1 (10 ounce) can beef broth 1 large[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onion , chopped 1 cup carrot , sliced 3 large garlic cloves , chopped 1 lb lentils , rinsed 6 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon[...]