Name: Authentic Zuppa d'Orzo (Italian Barley Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 4 cups water; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their juices; 1 Parmesan cheese rind (optional, but highly recommended for flavor); 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Zuppa d'Orzo 🇮🇹 Italy

Italian barley soup

Soup Barley

Made with

Barley often cooked with vegetables and sometimes with meat or legumes

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