CREAM OF BARLEY SOUP

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This pureed soup is super fast to put together, though it takes a while to cook. It's well worth the effort. Serve it with some fresh bread to dip.

Provided by Sascha

Categories     Grains

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups chicken stock
1 cup pearl barley, rinsed thoroughly
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 bay leaf (laurel)
4 sprigs fresh parsley
chicken carcasses (optional) or ham bone (optional)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup half-and-half or 1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients except the cream in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Skim off and discard any foam that appears on the surface.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer covered until the barley is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Discard the chicken carcass or ham bone if used.
  • Puree the soup in an electric blender or food processor and return to the pot.
  • Add the cream and heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.3, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 90.5, Sodium 484, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 9, Sugar 7.5, Protein 14.3

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