HERBED LENTIL MINESTRONE WITH WILD FENNEL

Name: HERBED LENTIL MINESTRONE WITH WILD FENNEL
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: Sprig of rosemary, stem removed; a cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight (or one 15-ounce can, drained); 1bay leaf; Ve cup lentils; 1 wild fennel bulb with fronds, coarsely chopped; 1 white onion, chopped; 1/4 pound peeled potatoes, cubed; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cups barley; 4 sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped; Salt and pepper (optional); Small bunch of mint, finely chopped