Barley Soup with Ham
3 tb Vegetable oil 1 Onion, chopped 2 Garlic cloves, chopped 2 Carrots, diced 2 Ribs celery, diced 3/4 c Pearl barley 6 c Chicken broth 1 sm Imported bay leaf 1/4 ts Ground allspic...
Ingredients
- 3tbsp vegetable oil
- 1onion, chopped
- 2garlic cloves, chopped
- 2carrots, diced
- 2ribs celery, diced
- 3/4cup pearl barley
- 6cup chicken broth
- 1small imported bay leaf
Directions
- 1
3 tb Vegetable oil 1 Onion, chopped 2 Garlic cloves, chopped 2 Carrots, diced 2 Ribs celery, diced 3/4 c Pearl barley 6 c Chicken broth 1 sm
- 2
Raise heat to medium, stir in the garlic and carrots, and stir-cook for one minute
- 3
Add the celery and stir-cok for a minute
- 4
Add the barley, broth, bay leaf, and allspice
- 5
Bring to the boil, skimming the top of the soup as necessary
- 6
Simmer, covered, for about one hour, or until the barley is tender
- 7
The soup may be prepared in advance to this point.) Stir the ham into the piping hot soup and let simmer while you prepare the mushrooms
- 8
Heat the butter in a small skillet, add the mushrooms and lemon juice, and stir-cook for 2 to 3 minutes