BARLEY SOUP WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS

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From the "Good and Garlicky Thick and Hearty Soup-Satisfying More than Minestrone Italian Soup Cookbook". I found this recipe on the Fine Cooking site and immediately bought the cookbook. My favorite soup.

Provided by Dona England

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 cups homemade chicken broth
1 cup pearl barley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, cut in 1/2 inch dice
1 large celery rib, sliced thinly
1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring the broth to a boil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in the barley, 1/4 cup at a time.
  • Reduce the heat to a very slow but steady simmer.
  • Cover and cook until the barley is almost tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oil and butter in a medium size skillet over med-high heat.
  • Add the onion, celery, parsley, marjoram and rosemary and saute until the onion begins to turn golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to the soup pot with the barley, scraping out the skillet with a rubber spatula.
  • Add the potatoes and carrots and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve in warmed bowls with a sprinkling of grated parmesan.

Karen Stevens
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up without being too heavy.


supesgal Hufford
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful and satisfying meal.


Zimmal Balqees
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


NAMAGANDA Joweli
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but this soup changed my mind. It's really delicious!


Chris Kena
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


PEEWE 96
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill.


Mandy Kenny
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Abdul gafoor tagar gafoor
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I love the addition of carrots and potatoes to this soup. They add a nice sweetness and texture.


Gugy Buby
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Oscar Bushee
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I've never made barley soup before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Tj Allan
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow, and the results are delicious.


Andrew omonigho Louis
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I made this soup for my family last night, and they all loved it! Even my picky eater son went back for seconds.


Mmezi Chigozie
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up without being too heavy.


Md Mr
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful and satisfying meal.


Cole Johnson
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few carrots and potatoes on hand, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


Patricia Osei
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's hearty and filling, and the vegetables add a nice touch of sweetness.


rao adnan
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This barley soup was a hit! The flavors of the vegetables and barley came together perfectly. I added a bit of extra salt and pepper to taste, and it was delicious.


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