Name: Ham Hock and Barley Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ham hock; 1 cup barley; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; 6 cups chicken broth; Salt and pepper to taste

Ham Hock and Barley Soup Recipe

Davida Cunningham Modified: August 29, 2024

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How To Make Ham Hock and Barley Soup Recipe

A hearty soup with tender ham hock and nutritious barley, perfect for colder weather!

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 3 hours

Total: 3 hours and 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 ham hock
1 cup barley
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
6 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, add the ham hock, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
Simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours.
Remove the ham hock from the pot and shred the meat. Discard the bone and fat.
Add the barley to the pot and simmer for another 30-40 minutes or until tender.
Add the shredded ham hock back to the pot.
Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories : 321kcal
Total Fat : 6g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 23mg
Sodium : 2196mg
Total Carbohydrates : 43g
Dietary Fiber : 10g
Sugar : 6g
Protein : 23g

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