Engadiner Gerstensuppe (Engadine Barley Soup)

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Serving size 4.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz Ham or smoked tongue
• 8 oz Stewing beef
• 5 1/2 oz Barley
• 2 oz Haricot beans
• 8 oz Diced potatoes
• 1 Small cabbage
• 3 tb Cream
• 1 oz Flour

Method:

• Bring ham, beef, barley and beans to boil in about 30 fl oz water, and allow to simmer for about 2 hours.
• Add shredded cabbage and potatoes (other vegetables such as carrots and celery can be added if desired).
• After a further hour's cooking, thicken soup with cream previously blended with the flour, bring to the boil once more, and serve.