Barley-Buttermilk Soup

90 minutes Prep: 45 minutes Cook: 45 minutes

173 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	cup	pearl barley
1	quart	water
1	x	salt
1/4	cup	red onions	finely diced
3	cups	buttermilk
1/2	teaspoon	turmeric
1/4	cup	parsley leaves	finely chopped
2	tablespoons	dill weed	fresh, finely chopped, or 1/2 ts dried
1	tablespoon	cilantro	finely chopped
1	tablespoon	chives	snipped
1	x	black pepper	freshly ground
1	dash	paprika	or herb blossoms, garnish

Directions

Rinse the barley and put it in a pot with the water and salt to taste.

Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the barley is tender, about 45 minutes.

Drain the barley. (The liquid can be reserved to use in another soup.)

Toss the onions into the warm barley to wilt them slightly; then put the mixture in a soup bowl with the buttermilk.

Stir in the turmeric and herbs and season to taste with additional salt.

Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Serve with freshly ground pepper and paprika or with a garnish of blossoms, such as chive blossoms, cilantro flowers or mustard petals.

Makes 1 Quart

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 236g

Amount per Serving

Calories 173 11% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.0g	3%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 202mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 31.0g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	18%
Sugars 10.0g
Protein 9.0g	18%

Vitamin A	10%		Vitamin C	15%
Calcium	26%		Iron	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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