Green Barley Soup

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serves/makes:

ready in:
30-60 minutes

ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups finely chopped celery, with lots of celery leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion tops
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
1 cup pearl barley
salt

directions

Melt the butter in a 3- or 4-quart pot over medium heat. Add the celery and green onion tops. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes until the celery and scallions look soft and limp.

Add the chicken broth and water, then stir to blend. Stir in the barley. Cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the barley is puffed and tender. Season to taste with salt.