Barley
Broth
1 carrot
1 turnip
4 leeks or 3 small onions
4 sprigs parsley
4 sticks celery
1 cup pearl barley
3 qts water
Scrub clean
(but do not peel) the carrot and turnip. Wash celery, parsley, and
barley.
The celery may
be omitted if desired, or, when in season, 1 teacup green peas may
be substituted.
Shred all the
vegetables finely; put in saucepan with the water. Bring to the
boil and slowly simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Add the chopped parsley
and serve.