ZUPPA D'ORZO

This delicious and savoury traditional barely based soup, with speck, is from the northern region of Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige! This Austro-Hungarian influenced dish is remarkably flavourful, despite its humble and simple ingredients.

I bet many of you have never had this and I’m telling you this, YOU NEED TO TRY IT! It will become one of your favourites. Perfect for a cold winters day.

See the clean, simple ingredients list below and then watch the video for detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to prepare this soul soothing soup.

ZUPPA D'ORZO

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Total Time: 1 Hour

Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pearl barley

• 2 medium potatoes, cubed

• 1 large onion, diced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 celery ribs, diced

• 3 garlic cloves, diced

• 3 whole bay leaves

• 1/2 lbs smoked pancetta, cut into cubes

• 4-6 slices speck, cut into pieces

• 2 1/2 L chicken broth

• EVOO

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

BUON APPETITO!