Broccoli Barley Soup
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Broccoli Barley Soup a try. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 8 servings with 351 calories, 17g of protein, and 20g of fat each. It is perfect for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up salt and pepper, butter, pearl barley, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the half & half cream you could follow this main course with the Coconut Cream Pie Made With Half & Half as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Instructions
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the first three ingredients in butter until tender.
Add the chicken and vegetable broths, barley and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until barley is tender.
Add broccoli; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into the soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in the cream, salt and pepper (do not boil).
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.