Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 10 ounces chicken or beef stock
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • ½ teaspoon crumbled thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      232 calories; 5 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 39 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 2 milligrams cholesterol; 110 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

3 or 4 servings

Preparation

  1. Saute onion in oil in a large saucepan until tender, about 3 minutes.
  2. Stir stock, water, barley and thyme into onions. Bring to boil; lower heat; cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed and barley is tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley.

30 minutes

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