Bunder Gerstensuppe (Swiss Barley Soup) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 large leek, washed and finely chopped (white part only )
3 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced
3 stalks celery, finely diced ( including leaves)
1 bay leaf
5 oz smoked bacon, diced
8 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup pearl barley
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
salt and pepper , to taste
1 cup cream
fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish )

Directions:

Heat butter and olive oil in a soup kettle over medium-high heat.
Add onion and leek and cook until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
Add the carrots, celery, bay leaf and bacon and lower heat to medium. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add stock, barley and potatoes. Simmer for 1 hour.
Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in cream and bring back to heat, without boiling.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	769.17 Kcal (3220 kJ)
Calories from fat	357.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.68g	61%
Cholesterol	75.44mg	25%
Sodium	1038.36mg	43%
Potassium	1637.81mg	35%
Total Carbs	76.96g	26%
Sugars	16.05g	64%
Dietary Fiber	10.93g	44%
Protein	29.29g	59%
Vitamin C	16.3mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	18%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	162.4mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	90.01 Kcal (377 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.64g	61%
Cholesterol	8.83mg	25%
Sodium	121.51mg	43%
Potassium	191.65mg	35%
Total Carbs	9.01g	26%
Sugars	1.88g	64%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	44%
Protein	3.43g	59%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	18%
Iron	0.3mg	15%
Calcium	19mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

17.9

Points
20

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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