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Creamy Ramp and Barley Soup

Creamy Ramp and Barley Soup

Barley lends a nice body to the chicken stock. Giving half the soup a quick puree makes it extra creamy.

Whole Living, May 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/176727/creamy-ramp-and-barley-soup
3.5
Rated
70100(2)2
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
    • 1/2 cup hulled barley, rinsed
    • 1/2 pound ramps, whites and greens separated and sliced
    • 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
    • Coarse salt and ground black pepper

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring stock, 3 cups water, barley, ramp whites, and celery to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until barley is tender, about 45 minutes.
  2. Stir in ramp greens. Transfer half of soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Return to pot, stir to combine, and season with salt and pepper.

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