"Klaus Weiler, the chef at Weinhaus Weiler in Oberwesel, Germany, shared the recipe for this classic barley soup. Garnished with sausage, it's substantial enough to make a meal in itself. This recipe first appeared in our November 2011 issue along with Beth Kracklauer's story The Art of Soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 tbsp. unsalted butter
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1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
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1 cup pearl barley (available from Organic Wholesale Club)
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8 cups vegetable stock
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½ cup finely chopped peeled russet potato
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½ cup finely chopped carrot
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½ cup finely chopped celery root
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½ cup finely chopped leek
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1 tsp. dried marjoram
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2 German sausages, like bockwurst or bratwurst (available from Koenemann Sausage Co.)
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1 2-oz. piece bacon
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Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1/3 cup thinly sliced flat-leaf parsley leaves