Orzo - Pearl Barley Soup

Rich Italian soup with lots of vegetables and a very bright, rich taste. Pearl barley is so harmoniously combined with vegetables, mushrooms and herbs.

Ingredients

• pearl barley 150 g
• beef 350 g
• celery stalks 3 pcs.
• champignons 250 g
• carrots 1 pc.
• potatoes 1 pc.
• onion 2 pcs.
• cloves of garlic 2 pcs.
• vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
• bay leaf 2 pcs.
• provencal herbs to taste
• tomato paste 1 tbsp
• water 2.5 l
• salt, pepper, herbs to taste

Directions

1. We soak the pearl barley overnight, and in the morning we boil it for about 30 minutes.
2. Now we are preparing the vegetables: dice the carrots, celery, onions, garlic. Cut the mushrooms into slices.
3. Fry the meat cut into pieces until golden brown. Add the sliced ​​vegetables and fry everything together.
4. Add tomato paste and water. Cooking for 5-7 minutes.
5. Next, put the potatoes, pearl barley, bay leaf, the rest of the spices and cook over medium heat for 20-30 minutes.
6. Pour the ready-made soup, sprinkle with chopped herbs and serve! Enjoy your meal!