Preparation

150	g	vegetables (e.g. carrots, leek, celeriac, onions, garlic)	chop very finely
60	g	pearl barley	add
40 40	g g	cooked ham or cooking bacon smoked ham or smoked cooking bacon	cut into very small pieces
1	l	stock	add to the pan and boil until all ingredients are soft and tender
before serving, taste again and add salt & pepper as preferred

Chef's tip

Barley is a particularly rich source of vitamins from the B group and minerals.