
Classic barley soup
Description
A hearty first course. And if you don't remember it, I've described it for you. The soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

Rinse the meat. Place it in a pot and pour 3-4 liters of water. Start boiling the broth, remembering to skim off the foam. After 30 minutes, add the barley. Put in the bay leaf.
- 2
Step 2

Peel, wash, and slice the potatoes. Add the potatoes to the soup 1.5 hours after the broth has started boiling.
- 3
Step 3

Peel the onion and finely chop it.
- 4
Step 4

Grate the peeled carrots on a large grater. Fry the carrots with the onion in oil for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 5
Step 5

Cut the cucumbers into cubes. As soon as the potatoes are ready, add the sautéed mixture and cucumbers to the soup.
- 6
Step 6

At the very end, season the solyanka with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the soup with fresh herbs.