The Only Soup Ever Eaten By Queen Victoria Recipe

Name: The Only Soup Ever Eaten By Queen Victoria
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pearl barley; 1 cup water; 1 cup heavy cream; salt; WHITE STOCK (use 1 1/2 quarts); 1 1/2 lbs veal bones (or 1 1/2 lbs both veal and chickens) or 1 1/2 lbs chicken bones (or 1 1/2 lbs both veal and chickens); 4 1/2 quarts cold water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 small carrot; 2 turnips; 2 leeks; 1 onion, stuck with; 2 whole cloves; bouquet garni

Servings: persons

1/4 cup pearl barley
1 cup water
1 cup heavy cream
salt
WHITE STOCK (use 1 1/2 quarts)
1 1/2 lbs veal bones (or 1 1/2 lbs both veal and chickens) or 1 1/2 lbs chicken bones (or 1 1/2 lbs both veal and chickens)
4 1/2 quarts cold water
1 tablespoon salt
1 small carrot
2 turnips
2 leeks
1 onion, stuck with
2 whole cloves
bouquet garni

1
Rinse barley and put into a deep saucepan with 1 cup water. Scald and drain.
2
Add white stock to the barley, cover, and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
3
Remove 1/3 of the soup to another saucepan. Rub remainder through a fine sieve or put into a blender. Pour into the unsieved soup. Add 1 cup heavy cream gradually, stirring constantly. Salt to taste. Makes 6 servings.
4
FOR THE STOCK: Parboil bones just long enough for scum to rise to the top. Skim thoroughly and drain. Cover the bones again with 4 1/2 quarts cold water, and remaining ingredients. Bring to boil and cook slowly for 2 hours. Strain and cool. Remove any fat that has risen to the top and refrigerate. Makes about 1 1/2 quarts.
5
BOUQUET GARNI: A collection of herbs (traditionally fresh parsley, fresh/dried thyme and bay leaf) that are bundled together or placed in a cheesecloth bag and added to the pot to flavor a soup, stew, or broth. They are tied/bagged together so they can be removed easily at the end of the cooking.
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502

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup pearl barley, 1 cup water, 1 cup heavy cream, salt, and more.

Yes, The Only Soup Ever Eaten By Queen Victoria 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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The Only Soup Ever Eaten By Queen Victoria

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