Barley Soup With Ham

* Exported from MasterCook *

BARLEY SOUP WITH HAM

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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tb Vegetable oil
1 Onion, chopped
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
2 Carrots, diced
2 Ribs celery, diced
3/4 c Pearl barley
6 c Chicken broth
1 sm Imported bay leaf
1/4 ts Ground allspice
1/2 c Diced smoked ham
3 tb Unsalted butter
1/3 lb Fresh mushrooms, trimmed and
-chopped
3 ts Lemon juice
1 tb Fresh parsley leaves, minced

Put the oil and onion in a soup kettle, set over low
heat, and cook until the onions are softened, about 5
minutes. Raise heat to medium, stir in the garlic and
carrots, and stir-cook for one minute. Add the celery
and stir-cok for a minute. Add the barley, broth, bay
leaf, and allspice. Bring to the boil, skimming the
top of the soup as necessary. Simmer, covered, for
about one hour, or until the barley is tender. (The
soup may be prepared in advance to this point.)

Stir the ham into the piping hot soup and let simmer
while you prepare the mushrooms. Heat the butter in a
small skillet, add the mushrooms and lemon juice, and
stir-cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
Add the mushroom mixture to the soup and simmer for 5
minutes longer. Discard the bay leaf. Season the soup
with salt and freshly- ground pepper to taste. Ladle
into warmed bowls and serve immediately.

Makes 5 servings.

[WASHINGTON POST Jan 11, 1989] Posted by Fred Peters.



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