How much dried lentils, pearly barley etc.

chatta

I am going to make soup inspired by the threads here :A I have bought a packet of mixed lentils, pearl barley etc. There is nothing on the packet to say what quantitys I should use, can someone tell me please . I usually work to half a cup of rice per person would it be the same for lentils etc. I am going to soak them overnight first. Thanks for help

Norbert_Colon

I use 4oz/125g per person for pulses.

chatta

Norbert_Colon wrote:

I use 4oz/125g per person for pulses.

I dont have scales so is that about half a cup-full

Rikki

chatta wrote:

I dont have scales so is that about half a cup-full

1/2 a cup is 4oz.

hole_in_pocket_2

be careful with the quantities if its a bag of "broth/soup mix" that kind that as barley,dried peas/green&yellow lentils all mixed together.this kind is normally used to thicken broths/soups/stews etc

the barley will thicken the soup alot if too much is added

if they are seperate bags of lentils and barley you only need a "egg cup" full of barley enough for a large pan of soup.

you dont need to soak the barley

chatta

Rikki wrote:

1/2 a cup is 4oz.

I have visions of going to bed and waking up to find I cant get in kitchen due to it being full of swollen lentils and barley :rolleyes:

chatta

hole_in_pocket wrote:

be careful with the quantities if its a bag of "broth/soup mix" that kind that as barley,dried peas/green&yellow lentils.

the barley will thicken the soup alot

Thats exactly what it is so I will be careful

stilernin

chatta wrote:

I dont have scales so is that about half a cup-full

Making these types of soups isn't and exact science so it doesn't have to be that accurate.

If you have bought a 500g bad just measure out approx a quarter of it and you'll be near enough.

Measure this into a jug or mug or large yogpot and you will soon know how much you need for your family.It's all down to personal taste after all.

Good luck with it.

hole_in_pocket_2

chatta wrote:

Thats exactly what it is so I will be careful

i wouldnt use this mix to make to a soup from scratch.

think of it as adding texture to a stew or soup made from other ingredients

needs a long cooking time 2 hours plus.

chatta

hole_in_pocket wrote:

i wouldnt use this mix to make to a soup from scratch.

think of it as adding texture to a stew or soup made from other ingredients

needs a long cooking time 2 hours plus.

Oh dear, just read this after I have washed and started soaking them, I am using shallots, leeks sweated, then adding carrots and potatos along with chicken and stock. Are you telling me I can now feed my entire neighbour-hood The packet says 24 hours

tanith

Just a little off topic , my daughter kindly managed to find me some pearl barley in Sainsbury (no go in tesco) I have never actually read the packet before just thrown in a handful. It says that I should be covering with cold water and bringing to the boil , then rinse in cold water again before I cook them... does anyone actually do this and whats it about ? Anyone?