Barley and broccoli soup
Description
The recipe turned out to be unusual; I would never have thought of such a combination myself. But it worked. The result was truly delicious and satisfying. After reading about it, the soup is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Rinse the broccoli, then remove the stem. Peel off the tough outer layer and cut the stem into small pieces. In a pot, boil 3 liters of salted water. Add the stem pieces and cook for 2 minutes. Bring the water back to a boil, then cook the broccoli florets for 1 minute. Remove the broccoli and set the cooking water aside. Puree the stem pieces, adding some of the reserved salted cooking water as needed.
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Step 2
2. Then, warm the oil in a small saucepan. Add the minced garlic and sauté until golden. Next, add the broccoli florets and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Step 3
3. After that, combine the puree with the broth and cooked barley in a saucepan. Bring the soup to a boil over medium heat.
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Step 4
4. Then add broccoli and salt to taste to the soup. Serve the dish with Parmesan.