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Pearl Barley, Vegetable and Bacon Broth

A hearty, warming pearl barley and bacon broth with carrots, leeks and cabbage.
Harriet Young Start Cooking in Cook Mode
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Serving Size 4 People

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 300 grams smoked bacon lardons
  • 2 leeks
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 250 grams pearl barley
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 150 ml white wine
  • 650 ml chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 small cabbage

Instructions

  • Put the oil in a large casserole dish/saucepan and put on a high heat. Add the bacon lardons and cook until starting to crisp.
  • Add the sliced leeks and carrots and turn down the heat. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often to make sure it doesn’t catch.
  • Add the chopped garlic and cook for a further 30 seconds. Tip in the pearl barley and mustard, stir, then add the wine. Let it simmer down for a few seconds, then add the stock, rosemary, thyme and a little salt and pepper. Stir well, cover, and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
  • Taste the broth – add a little more seasoning or mustard if it needs and extra kick, then add the thinly sliced cabbage. Put the lid back on and cook for a further 5 minutes. Done!

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Nutrition Facts
Pearl Barley, Vegetable and Bacon Broth
Amount per Serving
Calories
732
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
37
g
57
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
17
g
Cholesterol
 
54
mg
18
%
Sodium
 
853
mg
37
%
Potassium
 
1089
mg
31
%
Carbohydrates
 
79
g
26
%
Fiber
 
17
g
71
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
6119
IU
122
%
Vitamin C
 
91
mg
110
%
Calcium
 
166
mg
17
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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