Gerstlsuppe mit Lardo
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A delicious barley soup with lardo, perfect for cold days.
- Author: Michael Kuche
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Austrian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 200 grams pearl barley
- 1 liter vegetable broth
- 100 grams lardo, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat the diced lardo over medium heat until it starts to render its fat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and carrots, and sauté until soft.
- Add the pearl barley and stir for a few minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until the barley is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This soup can be prepared in advance and reheated.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 35 milligrams