Green Barley Soup

Ingredients -

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
2 cups finely chopped Celery, including some celery leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped Green Onion, white and some green parts
4 cups Chicken Stock
3 cups Water
1 cup Pearl Barley
Coarse Salt

Preparation:

1. Add unsalted butter to stockpot. Melt over medium heat.

2. Add chopped celery and green onion to stockpot.

3. Sauté until vegetables are soft.

4. Stir in chicken stock and water.

5. Stir in barley.

6. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. Season with salt.

Soup Making Tip

Preparing Soups

Double the soup recipe whenever possible and freeze extra soup. The soup will freeze nicely for up to 90 days.

Soup Making Tip

Homemade Stock

Do not season stock. Let the stock cook down and enjoy the natural flavors. Add seasoning as called for in your recipes.