Pearl Barley Soup

Alberta Barley - a hearty, healthy choice!

Pearl Barley Soup A tasty, nutrious soup that's a meal in itself.
2 2 3 2 stalks 1-2 cloves 1-2 Tbsp 3/4 cup 1 cup 2 Tbsp 8 cups 1 2 1/2 t 1/2 cupsp	onions small leaks carrots celery garlic butter pearl barley cooked ham or chicken, chopped barley flour stock or water salt and pepper to taste egg yolks (optional) chopped parsley cream or milk	2 2 3 2 stalks 1-2 cloves 15-30 mL 200 mL 250 mL 30 mL 2 L 1 2 2 mL 125 mL

Chop the onions, leeks, carrots, celery and garlic. In a large saucepan, melt butter and add the chopped vegetables with garlic. Soften without allowing them to brown. Add the ham or chicken and pearl barley and cook for a few minutes more. Stir in the flour, then gradually add the stock or water and season lightly. Simmer gently for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the barley is tender. Add more liquid if necessary. If adding egg yolks, mix into the cream and add to the saucepan off the heat. Bring back to boil. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

From:

Marion Cox
Fairview, Alberta