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Pearl barley soup with chicken breast

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 100 g pearl barley
  • 30 g butter
  • 1 ¾ liters chicken broth
  • 300 g chicken fillet(s), cut into strips
  • 350 g leek, cut into rings
  • Salt
  • Cayenne pepper
  • 3 tbsp parsley, chopped

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 35 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

Rinse the pearl barley under cold water until the water runs clear and drain well. Sauté the barley in the hot butter, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes. Then add the broth and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes. Add the leek and meat to the soup and simmer for another 15 minutes. Season to taste with cayenne pepper and salt.

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Written by John Myers

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