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Old-Fashioned Pearl Barley Soup

This rustic soup uses pearl barley and root vegetables to create a comforting and nourishing dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Scandinavian
Servings 3 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g of pearl barley
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 parsnips diced
  • 2 stalks of celery diced
  • 1.5 liters of vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Soak the pearl barley in water for several hours or overnight.
  • In a large pot, heat a bit of olive oil and sauté the onion until it becomes translucent.
  • Add the carrots, parsnips, and celery. Cook for a few minutes.
  • Add the drained barley, vegetable broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Keyword Traditional food
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