Czech Pork Soup

http://www.recipezaar.com/256491

1¼ hours, serves 4 -6

Ingredients:

12 ounces pork shoulder (or tenderloin, lean & cut into 1/2-in cubes)

1 large onion (finely sliced)

2/3 cup carrot (finely diced)

3 garlic clove (crushed)

6 1/4 cups water (or de-fatted pork stock)

2 teaspoons fresh marjoram (chopped)

6 tablespoons long-grain rice (cooked & may use cooked pearl barley, See note below)

salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Put the pork cubes, onion, carrot & garlic in a lrg pan. Add water (or stock if using).
2. Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hrs till meat is tender.
3. Skim (if necessary) b4 adding marjoram. Season w/salt & pepper to taste pref & simmer for a further 5-10 minutes.
4. TO SERVE: Place rice (or barley if using) in serving bowls & ladle the soup over it. Just too easy, isn't it?.
5. NOTE: This *Cooks Tip* was noted: "For a more substantial soup, dbl the amt of rice (or barley).".