Best Bunder Gerstensuppe Swiss Barley Soup Recipes

Swiss Barley Soup--Gerstensuppe image

Provided by Chef Jean

Categories European

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup pearl barley
1 lb smoked ham hock
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
2 1/2 quarts water, cold
1 cup leek, finely chopped, white and green parts
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 baking potato, medium, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Combine barley, hocks, salt, pepper, water in large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover pot partially and simmer for 45 minutes.
Add the leeks, celery, onion and potato and simmer for 30 minutes or until barly and veggies are tender.
Remove and discard ham hocks. While stirring pour in cream and simmer to heat soup thoroughly.
Seaon to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.9, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 123.8, Sodium 475.5, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 24.6

Gerstensuppe [ Barley Soup ] image

Provided by NoraMarie

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup medium barley
1 celery, minced
1 medium onion, minced
1 tablespoon flour
6 cups chicken broth
salt & pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Heat butter in heavy saucepan.
Sauté onions, celery, and barley in it.
Sprinkle with flour.
Gradually stir in hot broth. Season with salt and pepper.
Simmer, covered, for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until barley is very tender.
Remove from heat and add cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 42.4, Sodium 819.4, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 7.6