Barley Broccoli Soup Food

BARLEY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring water, bouillon and barley to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until barley is tender and nearly all liquid is absorbed. Stir often but do not drain. Add broccoli or asparagus. Stir in milk, cheese, nutmeg and pepper. Add bacon if desired. Heat through, stirring often, until soup is hot and cheese is melted.

BROCCOLI BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the first three ingredients in butter until tender. Add the chicken and vegetable broths, barley and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until barley is tender. Add broccoli; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into the soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in the cream, salt and pepper (do not boil). Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

BROCCOLI AND BARLEY VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Sauté leeks and garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes.
• Stir in barley, and cover with 2 cups of water; bring to the boil, then reduce the flame and cook on low for 10 minutes.
• Add broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, carrot, salt and 4 cups of water, stir. Bring the soup to the boil, lower the flame and cook for another 7 minutes or until vegetables are slightly softened. Season with black pepper and add thyme.