Barley-Buttermilk Soup
1/2 c Barley 1 qt Water Salt 1/4 c Finely diced red onion 3 c Buttermilk 1/2 ts Turmeric 1/4 c Finely chopped parsley 2 tb Finely chopped dill; -=OR=- 1/2 ts -Dried Dill 1 tb Finel...
Ingredients
- 1/2cup barley
- 1qt water
- 3cup buttermilk
- 1/2tsp turmeric
- 1/4cup finely chopped parsley
- 2tbsp finely chopped dill; -=or=-
- 1/2tsp -dried dill
- 1tbsp finely chopped cilantro
Directions
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1/2 c Barley 1 qt Water Salt 1/4 c Finely diced red onion 3 c Buttermilk 1/2 ts Turmeric 1/4 c Finely chopped parsley 2 tb Finely chopped di
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OR=- 1/2 ts -Dried Dill 1 tb Finely chopped cilantro 1 tb Snipped chives Freshly ground pepper 1 ds Paprika or herb blossoms -(if available,
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Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the barley is tender, about 45 minutes
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Drain the barley
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The liquid can be reserved to use in another soup.) Toss the onions into the warm barley to wilt them slightly
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then put the mixture in a soup bowl with the buttermilk
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Stir in the turmeric and herbs and season to taste with additional salt
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Cover and refrigerate until chilled