Grandma’s Secret Cure For Colds: Barley Soup!

Nowadays, people are quick to stock up on remedies from the pharmacy when they have a cold or cough. Back when we were kids, our grandma had the ideal natural cure for colds ready before we even sneezed for the first time: barley soup. If you, like so many, are struggling with an infection right now, here’s the perfect recipe for grandma’s delicious “medicine”.

What you need

1 onion, diced
1 – 2 tablespoons oil
8 oz lean bacon, diced
8 oz pearl barley
2.5 quarts of broth
2 carrots
1 celery
1 clove of garlic
1 leek
Salt and pepper to taste

And here’s how!

Heat oil in a large pot. Add the onion and saute until translucent.

Add the bacon and continue to saute for about 1 minute.

Add pearl barley and broth to pot, stirring to bring to a boil.

Add carrots and celery and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Add garlic and leeks. Simmer for another 20 minutes until everything is tender.

Season with salt and pepper.

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