Dutch Barley Soup Dessert Recipes

DUTCH BARLEY SOUP DESSERT

Steps:

• Bring the pearl barley, water, and raisins to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer for 1.5 hours or until barley and raisins are tender.
• Add sugar, peaches with juice, and prunes (optional).
• Boil about 10 minutes.
• Let cool. The dessert will thicken when cold.

MICHIGAN DUTCH BARLEY SOUP - GERSTENBRIJ

Steps:

• Rinse barley in cold water; drain.
• Add salt to boiling water, followed by the barley.
• Cook until tender, about two hours (water will mostly evaporate).
• Add soup stock and vegetables.
• Cook until vegetables are tender.
• Serve hot.

DUTCH OVEN BEEF BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, place soup bones, water, onion, bouillon, vinegar, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Slowly bring to a boil; skim foam with a slotted spoon. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 hours. Discard bay leaves. Set bones aside to cool; remove meat from bones and dice. Skim fat from the broth surface. Add meat, carrots, celery, potatoes, barley, thyme and dill. Cover and cook for 1 hour or until barley and vegetables are tender.