BARLEY ALBONDIGAS (MEATBALL) SOUP

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A zesty twist on beef barley soup absolutely perfect for warming up a dreary day from the Barley Foods Council. Pearl barley may be cooked ahead of time, placed in an airtight container and refrigerated or frozen for up to a week. For best results, bring refrigerated or frozen cooked barley to room temperature before using.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Grains

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb lean ground turkey or 1 lb beef
1/2 cup cooked pearl barley, cooking directions below
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 1/2 quarts fat-free chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced carrot
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups cooked pearl barley, cooking directions below
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • To cook pearl barley: In medium saucepan with lid, bring 3 cups water to a boil.
  • Add 1 cup pearl barley and return to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Makes about 3-1/2 cups.
  • For Meatballs: Combine all ingredients and form into small walnut-size meatballs.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For Soup: In large soup pot, combine all ingredients except cilantro.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Carefully add meatballs and continue to cook 20 minutes longer.
  • Stir in cilantro and serve.

Rem Kingsley
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This soup is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Meghan Tucker
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more spices next time.


Aslam IsIam
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I love that this soup is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Rj Sahil
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This soup is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover beef.


Caleb Suhl
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It was so easy to just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Andrew Createz
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This soup is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids loved the meatballs and they didn't even notice the vegetables.


Deborah Vogt
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The barley added a nice texture and the soup was very filling.


Latricia Hill
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The meatballs are so savory and the broth is so flavorful.


Faruq Ali
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This soup is very filling and hearty. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Daniel Dominic
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. The soup was still very flavorful.


Ronaldo Lazarus
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover rice. I also added some chopped vegetables and it was delicious.


Azan Prince
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Josh Cook
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the soup was still good.


Wasajja Huzaifah
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This soup was easy to make and very satisfying. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great.


Falesha Patterson
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The meatballs were delicious and the broth was very flavorful.


We_ ti8
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This barley albondigas soup was a hit with my family! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the barley added a nice heartiness to the soup. I will definitely be making this again.