Engadiner gerstensuppe / engadine barley soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesHam or smoked tongue
8ouncesStewing beef
5½ounceBarley
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