Coriander, Barley, Leek Soup

Coriander, Barley, Leek Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    31

Embrace the chill with this fortifying soup, where bright coriander cuts through the richness of beef stock, tender barley, and savory leeks. A comforting and deeply flavorful experience that only improves with time.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    32 g
  • Cholesterol
    45 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    17 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    154 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
30 mins

Begin by preparing the barley: In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add the pearl barley, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 30 minutes, or until the barley is tender but still slightly chewy.

02

Step
7 mins

While the barley simmers, heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and leeks and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

03

Step
10 mins

Add the ground turkey to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes, ensuring no pink remains.

04

Step
1 hrs

Pour the beef stock into the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the cooked barley. Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

05

Step
10 mins

Stir in the Chinese rice wine and ground coriander. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

06

Step

Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste before serving.

For a vegetarian option, omit the ground turkey and use vegetable stock in place of beef stock. Consider adding diced carrots and celery along with the onions and leeks for added depth of flavor.
If you don't have Chinese rice wine, dry sherry can be used as a substitute.
This soup is even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to meld. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving can brighten the flavors even further.

Alejandrin Murphy

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.8/ 5 ( 10 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Brianne Larkin

    My family loved this soup! Even my picky eater had a bowl.

  • Mose Kubhegmann

    I found that using chicken stock made the soup a little lighter in flavor. Both are great!

  • Annabell Macgyver

    This soup is so easy to make, and the flavors are incredible. A new favorite!

  • Brain Vonrueden

    Absolutely delicious! The coriander really makes this soup special.

  • Nelson Douglas

    I added a splash of soy sauce at the end for extra umami. So good!

  • Reagan Wisozkbraun

    I made this vegetarian with lentils, and it was fantastic! Thank you for a great recipe.

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