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Located on the beautiful central coast in Cayucos, California
Creamy Barley Meatball Soup
  • 1 lb Old Creek Ranch grassfed ground beef
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1 large can chicken or beef broth
  • pepper to taste
  • garlic to taste
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 1 package frozen tiny peas, thawed
  • grated cheese of your choice
Season ground beef to your liking, roll into quarter size meatballs and brown in skillet. Set aside while preparing remainder of ingredients. Melt butter in 5-6 quart pan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic stirring for about 3 minutes. Add barley, stirring until light golden brown. Stir in broth and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover and simmer until barley is tender (about 30 minutes). Add milk or cream, peas and meatballs. Stir just until heated through. Add more milk if desired. Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Nourishes 6-8
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