Turnip And Barley Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 turnips, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 6 cups chicken broth, fat free (or vegetable broth)
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• salt (optional)
• black pepper
• 1/4 cup romano cheese (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 heat the butter and oil in a large soup pot at medium high heat so the butter froths a bit. add the turnips (which should be whatever size dice you prefer) and cook on medium heat until the pieces begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
• 2 add the broth and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 10 minutes.
• 3 add the barley and cook, covered, about 15 minutes more.
• 4 serve with salt, pepper and romano cheese if desired.