
Ingredients portion 4
Olive oil 50ml
Onions 1 head
Pearl grits 150 g
Chicken broth 750 ml
Laurel leaf 3 pieces
Thyme 3 stalks
Garlic 3 cloves
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Canned tomatoes 600 g
Cooking instructions 50 minutes
1 Heat the olive oil in a saucepan, add the chopped onion, garlic, thyme, peeled tomatoes and sauté for 10 minutes. Stir in the pearl barley, pour in the stock and add the bay leaf.
2 Bring to a gentle boil and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes until the grits are soft. At the end, season with salt and pepper to taste and divide the soup among the bowls. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over each portion before serving, if desired.