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Switzerland
Made since medieval times in Alpine farmhouses, unchanged in its simple, sustaining character.
Swiss barley soup — a warming mountain soup of pearl barley, root vegetables and smoked bacon that has sustained Alpine communities for centuries.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
60 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
360 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
200gpearl barley
200gsmoked pork belly, diced
2carrots, diced
2stalks celery, diced
1leek, sliced
1parsnip, diced
1.5Lbeef or vegetable stock
sour creamto serve
chivesto garnish
Method
1
Fry bacon in a large pot until crispy. Add vegetables. Cook 5 minutes.
2
Add barley and stock. Simmer 50-60 minutes until barley is tender.
3
Season. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and chives.
Chef's Tip
Pearl barley absorbs a lot of liquid — top up with stock or water if the soup becomes too thick.
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