Recipe: Cream Of Barley Soup

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Cream Of Barley Soup

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Cream Of Barley Soup

1 cup		pearl barley
1 cup		chopped onion
1 cup		chopped celery
1/2 cup		chopped leeks
3		ham hocks,
		or 2 slices smoked ham, chopped
3 1/2 quarts		chicken stock
6 Tbs		instant mashed potatoes
1 cup		heavy cream
		=== BOUQUET GARNI ===
6		parsley sprigs
1/2 tsp		thyme
2		medium bay leaves

Wrap herbs in piece of cheesecloth. Combine all ingredients except mashed potatoes and cream in removable liner. Place liner in base. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours.

Remove ham hocks, if used, and discard. Also, discard bouquet garni. Add instant mashed potatoes, stirring well, and add cream. Cook on HIGH for 15 minutes.

This recipe yields ?? servings.

Recipe Type

Grains, Soups/Stews

Recipe Source

Source: Southern U.S. Cuisine (crockpot collection) at http://southernfood.about.com