Italian Barley Soup Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
1 1/2 qt Stock
2 cup Water
3/4 cup Barley
1 cup Celery, chopped
1 cup Carrot, grated
1 cup Onion, chopped
4 Cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup Red wine
Lemon peel 1"x1/2"
Pepper & salt
1/2 tablespoon Basil
1/4 tablespoon Oregano
1/2 cup Fresh parsley
2 Bay leaves
1/2 tablespoon Rosemary
2 Tomatoes, chopped
4 tablespoon Tomato paste
Grated Parmesan or Romano
Recipe Preparation
Bring stock and water to boil. Add barley and reduce heat. Add vegt's,
wine, peel, pepper and salt and simmer for 2 hrs. covered. Stir often
to prevent barley from sticking to the pot.
Add herbs, tomatoes, and paste. Continue simmering for an hour,
covered. Add a handful of grated cheese before serving. Serves 8
Submitted By RHOMMEL On MON, 27 NOV 1995
063507 ~0500
Servings: 8
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