Brisket Barley Soup with Crispy Kale Recipe

Name: Brisket Barley Soup with Crispy Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds brisket, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt, more as needed; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, more as needed; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed; 3 leeks, thinly sliced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 thyme sprigs; 2 bay leaves; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks; 2 medium turnips or kohlrabi, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; ⅔ cup pearled barley; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, more as needed; 10 ounces Tuscan kale (1 large bunch or 2 small), ribs removed and leaves sliced 1-inch thick

Servings: persons

3 pounds brisket, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt, more as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, more as needed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
3 leeks, thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 medium turnips or kohlrabi, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
⅔ cup pearled barley
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, more as needed
10 ounces Tuscan kale (1 large bunch or 2 small), ribs removed and leaves sliced 1-inch thick

1
Season brisket with 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
2
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
4
Add brisket in batches and cook, turning occasionally, until well-browned, 8 to 10 minutes per batch.
5
Drizzle in additional oil if pan seems dry.
6
Transfer browned meat to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
7
Add leek, celery and garlic to pan; cook until soft, about 7 minutes.
8
Return meat to pot.
9
Pour in 12 cups water, thyme, and bay leaves.
10
Bring liquid to a simmer over medium heat.
11
Cook, part covered, for 1 hour.
12
Stir in carrots, parsnips, turnips, barley and remaining 1/2 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
13
Simmer until barley is cooked through and meat is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour more.
14
Stir in vinegar.
15
Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
16
Just before serving make the kale: heat oven to 450 degrees.
17
Make sure kale is very dry, then toss kale with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and a pinch of salt.
18
Spread it out on one or two baking sheets.
19
It should fit in one layer without crowding.
20
Roast until leaves are crisp in places (some spots will still be soft), 5 to 10 minutes.
21
Serve kale on top of soup.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds brisket, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt, more as needed, 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, more as needed, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed, and more.

Yes, Brisket Barley Soup with Crispy Kale falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brisket Barley Soup with Crispy Kale

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