Old Fashioned Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup hulled barley; 3 quarts of cold water; 2 lbs roast beef bones; 1 tablespoon coarse salt; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 large onion, sliced thin; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 leeks, sliced thin; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon savory; 1 lemon

Servings: persons

1
Place barley in a bowl, cover with tepid water.
2
Let soak for 1 hour.
3
(Do not use pearl barley for this soup).
4
Place cold water, beef brisket, course salt in soup kettle.
5
Add the drained barley.
6
Bring to boil over low heat and skim the surface.
7
Add 1/2 cup of cold water and continue to skim.
8
This is important, as here lies the difference between a good-colour barley soup and another with a greyish and dirty colour.
9
When all the scum has been removed, add the remaining ingredients.
10
Bring to boil, cover, leaving a 1 in.
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opening.
12
Simmer for 3 hours over low heat.
13
Add 3 tbsp butter and the juice together with the rind of the lemon.
14
Do not boil once the butter has been added.
15
Served garnished with chopped parsley or chervil.

613

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup hulled barley, 3 quarts of cold water, 2 lbs roast beef bones, 1 tablespoon coarse salt, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned 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.

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Old Fashioned Barley Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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