Pea soup with barley
Description
Perfect for lunch. This nutritious soup can be prepared with water or any meat broth. Smoked meat or ribs work especially well. A great addition to any everyday menu. An interesting yet simple recipe. Try it! Serve with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Rinse the peas and soak them in water for several hours. I usually leave them overnight.
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Step 3
Pearl barley also needs to be rinsed and soaked.
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Step 4
Start by preparing the broth. Rinse the meat, cover with water, and simmer gently until fully cooked. You can add black peppercorns and bay leaf if desired.
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Step 5
Rinse the grain and peas once again and place them in a separate pot to cook. This will help us reduce the overall soup cooking time. Cook the peas and barley until fully done. At the very end, you can add salt to the water.
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Step 6
Dice the onion and grate the carrot. Sauté the vegetables in a frying pan until soft.
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Step 7
Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes.
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Step 8
Strain the ready broth.
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Step 9
Separate the meat from the bones and set aside for now.
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Step 10
Bring the broth to a boil, add the sautéed vegetables, potatoes, cooked peas, and barley. Add salt and spices to taste. Simmer over medium heat until the potatoes are fully cooked. A few minutes before the end of cooking, add the cooked meat.
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Step 11
At the very end, you can optionally add any fresh herbs. Pea soup with barley is ready.
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Step 12
The soup is ready. Serve hot.