Should I delay adding barley when making vegetable barley soup?
When adding barley to a soup (usually with some combination of vegetables), should I add the barley later than the rest of the ingredients?
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It depends on how long the soup cooks for and whether you soak the barley or not. If the soup is going to cook for a couple of hours, you can just add unsoaked barley with everything else. Or you can soak the barley and add it towards the end of cooking.
If the soup is going to be cooked relatively quickly, you should soak the barley and add it with everything else. Soaked barley (soaked for a couple of hours) needs to be cooked for about 30 minutes.
It also depends on how soft you like the barley to be. Some people like it to near-disintegrate, some prefer it a little al dente.
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Thankfully no, you do not need to cookShould you pre cook barley before adding to soup?
If you want to add pearl barley to a soup or stew but don't want the barley to thicken it then cook it separately first. Boil in water for 20-30 minutes and rise before using.Should I soak barley before adding to soup?
Notes. Soaking overnight can help speed up cooking time. Before adding cooked barley to soups, rinse to remove extra starch that could make the soup thick.How long does barley need to cook in soup?
Place barley in a saucepan. Add water and salt. Bring to the boil. Simmer covered for about 30 minutes.Does barley get soggy in soup?
Yes, if you put soaked barley into the slow cooker it will overcook and disintegrate in the soup. If you put it in uncooked, it will not overcook in the time this recipe allots. If you are very concerned about this, you can always wait to add the soaked barley till the last 30 minutes to ensure it doesn't overcook.Vegetable Barley Soup
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