
Yields:
4
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Barley gives this savory soup a hearty chowder feel.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 3 large leeks, cleaned and chopped
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 32 oz. low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup barley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for serving
- Crusty bread, for serving
Directions
- Step 1In a large dutch oven or pot, heat butter over medium-low heat. Add leeks and season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, leeks are softened, 10 minutes.
- Step 2Add broth, potatoes, barley, and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Using an immersion blender or food processor, blend until almost smooth.
- Step 3Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread.
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