Swiss Barley Soup--Gerstensuppe Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup pearl barley
1 lb smoked ham hock
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
2 1/2 quarts water, cold
1 cup leek, finely chopped, white and green parts
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 baking potato, medium, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream

Directions:

Combine barley, hocks, salt, pepper, water in large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover pot partially and simmer for 45 minutes.
Add the leeks, celery, onion and potato and simmer for 30 minutes or until barly and veggies are tender.
Remove and discard ham hocks. While stirring pour in cream and simmer to heat soup thoroughly.
Seaon to taste and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	289.99 Kcal (1214 kJ)
Calories from fat	169.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.82g	29%
Cholesterol	80.64mg	27%
Sodium	361.27mg	15%
Potassium	116.24mg	2%
Total Carbs	11.58g	4%
Sugars	1.09g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.54g	10%
Protein	17.39g	35%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	4%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	65.5mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	71.21 Kcal (298 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.62g	29%
Cholesterol	19.8mg	27%
Sodium	88.71mg	15%
Potassium	28.54mg	2%
Total Carbs	2.84g	4%
Sugars	0.27g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	10%
Protein	4.27g	35%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	4%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	16.1mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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