ITALIAN BARLEY SOUP

Italian Barley Soup image

Provided by Maureenie

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 quarts basic brown soup stock (See Basic Brown Stock)
2 cups water
3/4 cup barley
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, grated
1 cup yellow onion, peeled and chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup red wine
1 piece lemon peel, about 1 inch by 1/2 inch
fresh ground black pepper
salt
1/2 tablespoon basil
1/4 tablespoon oregano
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaf
2 tomatoes, chopped
4 tablespoons tomato paste
parmesan cheese or romano cheese, grated

Steps:

Bring soup stock and water to a boil in a large stockpot.
Reduce heat and add barley, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, red wine, lemon, pepper, and salt.
Cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring frequently to prevent barley from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Add the herbs, tomatoes, and tomato paste and cook for 1 more hour.
Leave the lid on during cooking and occasionally check to see if you need to add water.
Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.1, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 93.7, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.9, Protein 3.5