Engadiner gerstensuppe / engadine barley soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesHam or smoked tongue
8ouncesStewing beef
ounceBarley
2ouncesHaricot beans
8ouncesDiced potatoes
1Small cabbage
3tablespoonsCream
1ounceFlour

Directions

Bring ham, beef, barley and beans to boil in about 30 fl oz water, and allow to simmer for about 2 hours. Add shredded cabbage and potatoes (other vegetables such as carrots and celery can be added if desired). After a further hour's cooking, thicken soup with cream previously blended with the flour, bring to the boil once more, and serve. From TANTE HEIDI'S SWISS KITCHEN, Eva Marie Borer / shared by Diane Duane