Lofaro's Marketplace Recipes
https://www.lofaros.com/Recipes/Detail/345/Cream_of_Barley_Soup
Cream of Barley Soup
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
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cup |
pearl barley
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| 1 |
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onion, sliced
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| 1 |
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carrot, sliced
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| 2 |
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stalks celery, sliced
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| 1 |
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bay leaf
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| 3 or 4 |
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sprigs parsley (or 1 tablespoon chopped parsley)
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| 4 to 5 |
cups |
Basic Chicken Stock (recipe below) or substitute canned chicken broth
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| 1 |
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chicken carcass or ham bone if available
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| 1/2 |
cup |
cream
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| 1 to 2 |
tablespoons |
chopped parsley(garnish)
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Croutons (garnish)
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Basic Chicken Stock
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| 1 |
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chicken (4 lbs.)
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| 1 |
lb. |
chicken wings
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| 2 |
tablespoons |
salt
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| 4 |
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peppercorns
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| 5 |
quarts |
water
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| 1/2 |
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bay leaf
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pinch of thyme
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green onions with tops
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| 4 |
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large carrots, quartered
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| 2 |
stalks |
celery, with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces
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large onion, studded wtih 3 cloves
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Directions:
Wash barley; soak overnight if possible. Otherwise, cover with boiling water; soak 2 hours.
Put vegetables into pan with drained barley, herbs, stock, and chicken carcass or ham bone. Cover; cook gently until barley is tender, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Discard bones and herbs. Set aside barley.
Strain soup through sieve, or blend soup and barley in electric blender or food processor. Reheat soup; adjust seasoning. Add cream just before serving. Sprinkle with parsley; serve with croutons.
Basic Chicken Stock: Place chicken, salt, peppercorns, and water in stock pot; bring to boil over medium heat, removing scum from surface. Cover pot; reduce heat. Simmer 1 hour; skim frequently.
Add remaining ingredients; cover. Cook about 2-1/2 hours; skim off fat. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Remove chicken and vegetables from stock. Strain stock through wet muslin; chill. Remove fat before using.
Recipe compliments of Creative Cooking
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
Lofaro's Marketplace Recipes
https://www.lofaros.com/Recipes/Detail/345/Cream_of_Barley_Soup