Bunder Gerstensuppe Swiss Barley Soup Recipes

BUNDER GERSTENSUPPE (SWISS BARLEY SOUP)

Steps:

• Heat butter and olive oil in a soup kettle over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and leek and cook until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
• Add the carrots, celery, bay leaf and bacon and lower heat to medium. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add stock, barley and potatoes. Simmer for 1 hour.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cream and bring back to heat, without boiling.
• Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley.

GERSTENSUPPE [ BARLEY SOUP ]

Steps:

• Heat butter in heavy saucepan.
• Sauté onions, celery, and barley in it.
• Sprinkle with flour.
• Gradually stir in hot broth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Simmer, covered, for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until barley is very tender.
• Remove from heat and add cream.