*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         French Ham & Barley Soup

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            French

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   Salt pork -- diced
   3      tablespoons   Shallots -- sliced
     1/2  cup           Pearl barley
   1      quart         Hot ham stock
   3                    Egg yolks -- beaten
   1      cup           Cream
   2      tablespoons   Chopped fresh parsley  OR
   1      cup           Sauteed sliced mushrooms OR
     1/2  cup           Sliced scallions AND/OR
     1/2  cup           Diced -- cooked ham

In the soup pot melt the salt pork, add the shallots and cook until softened; add the barley and
 shake the pot to roll and coat the barley with the hot fat. Fry 5 minutes until barley starts to color. 
Add the stock and simmer 1 hr.  Optionally bind the soup with the egg yolks and cream or omit.
 Serve and garnish with one or more of the suggested garnishes.

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