Ingredients

• 2oz pearl barley
• 1lb potatoes (diced)
• 1 large onion (grated)
• 2 carrots (grated)
• 2 sticks celery (finely chopped)
• 2 pints ham stock
• 2tbsp chives (chopped)
• 2tbsp parsley (chopped)
• small carton single cream

Method

Cook all the vegetables and barley in the ham stock until they are very soft. Add some herbs and cream. Serve with crusty bread.