Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 2 spoonfuls of butter
• 1 cup of barley
• 2 quarts of beef broth
• salt (to taste)
• 1 stalk of chopped celery
• 1 glass of sweet cream
• 6 egg yolks

Directions

1. Melt one heaping spoonful of fresh butter in a frying pan.
2. Add 1 cup of barley and let brown.
3. Add 2 quarts of beef broth. 
4. Let simmer two hours on low heat.
5. Add chopped celery and let simmer for 30 minutes.
6. In a separate bowl combine 1 glass of sweet cream, 6 egg yolks, and a heaping spoonful of fresh butter. 
7. Add to previous mixture and serve hot. 

Source - Cooking in Old Creole Days

Prepared by William A. Ortego

Louisiana Anthology

March 2, 2015