Barley-Buttermilk Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

BARLEY-BUTTERMILK SOUP

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Barley
1 qt Water
Salt
1/4 c Finely diced red onion
3 c Buttermilk
1/2 ts Turmeric
1/4 c Finely chopped parsley
2 tb Finely chopped dill -- -ÿÿ
1/2 ts -Dried Dill
1 tb Finely chopped cilantro
1 tb Snipped chives
Freshly ground pepper
1 d Paprika or herb blossoms
-(if available, for garnish)

RINSE THE BARLEY and put it in a pot with the water
and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, lower the heat,
and simmer until the barley is tender, about 45
minutes. Drain the barley. (The liquid can be reserved
to use in another soup.) Toss the onions into the warm
barley to wilt them slightly; then put the mixture in
a soup bowl with the buttermilk. Stir in the turmeric
and herbs and season to taste with additional salt.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with
freshly ground pepper and paprika or with a garnish of
blossoms, such as chive blossoms, cilantro flowers or
mustard petals. Makes 1 Quart



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