Sarahs Potato Barley Soup Recipes

BARLEY & POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Bring the broth to a boil and add the barley.
• Stir, then let simmer for 30 minutes, covered.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a saute pan over medium heat.
• Add the onion, celery, garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, and the remaining herbs and saute until the vegetables are softened but not browned (about 5-6 minutes.) When the barley has cooked for 30 minutes, add this mixture to it along with the carrots and potatoes.
• Cook everything together at a simmer for another 30 minutes.
• Serve with a generous sprinkle of parmesan on top.

SARAH'S POTATO BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Saute the onions, garlic and potatoes in a little bit of the broth for about 5 minutes or till softened.
• Add everything else and cook for about 45 minutes.
• Take out bay leaves before serving!

CHICKEN AND POTATO BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Chicken (or turkey) -- In a large pot, add the olive oil and bring to medium to medium high heat. Add in the chicken (or turkey), garlic, celery, carrots and onion and saute until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are slightly tender. It should take around 10 minutes.
• Broth and Barley -- Add the broth and bring it to a boil. Add the barley and reduce the heat to a medium simmer and cook until the barley is tender. About 15 minutes. It depends, it can vary, just keep an eye on it.
• Finish -- When the barley is just about done, firm but tender, add in the tomatoes, potatoes (drained), worcestershire, basil, salt and pepper to taste, and cook another few minutes to combine all the flavors. About 5 minutes or so.
• Serve -- Toss in the parsley and stir well until combined. If you want, you can add some fresh spinach. It only takes a couple of minutes to wilt. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and serve with some crusty bread and a tossed salad. It is a great quick cooking easy soup for a weeknight dinner. ENJOY!