Italian Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 quarts basic brown soup stock (See Basic Brown Stock); 2 cups water; 3/4 cup barley; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 cup carrot, grated; 1 cup yellow onion, peeled and chopped; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 cup red wine; 1 piece lemon peel, about 1 inch by 1/2 inch; fresh ground black pepper; salt; 1/2 tablespoon basil; 1/4 tablespoon oregano; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaf; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; parmesan cheese or romano cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 1/2 quarts basic brown soup stock (See Basic Brown Stock)
2 cups water
3/4 cup barley
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, grated
1 cup yellow onion, peeled and chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup red wine
1 piece lemon peel, about 1 inch by 1/2 inch
fresh ground black pepper
salt
1/2 tablespoon basil
1/4 tablespoon oregano
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaf
2 tomatoes, chopped
4 tablespoons tomato paste
parmesan cheese or romano cheese, grated

1
Bring soup stock and water to a boil in a large stockpot.
2
Reduce heat and add barley, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, red wine, lemon, pepper, and salt.
3
Cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring frequently to prevent barley from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
4
Add the herbs, tomatoes, and tomato paste and cook for 1 more hour.
5
Leave the lid on during cooking and occasionally check to see if you need to add water.
6
Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with grated cheese before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 quarts basic brown soup stock (See Basic Brown Stock), 2 cups water, 3/4 cup barley, 1 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Barley Soup 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.

Italian Barley Soup

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