Monday, June 27, 2011

[SimplifyMe] Barley Greens (Soup)---w/ Herbs

 

BARLEY AND GREENS GUMBO                  Makes 4 servings.

1/4 bunch parsley, chopped
5 oz spinach
1/2 bunch Swiss chard, stems and leaves chopped and separated
Salt and Pepper
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
1/2 bunch escarole, chopped
1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
3 tbs flour
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil

In a pot or Dutch oven, heat oil. Add celery and onion cook until softened, 5 min. season with salt and pepper. Add flour, cook 5 min. Add chard stems cook 1 min.
-Stir in barley and 6 cups water, bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer until barley is tender, 30 min. Working in batches, add spinach, escarole, parsley and chard leaves, stirring greens until wilted between each addition. Season with salt and pepper, then SERVE...

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