Barley and Bean Soup

Name: Barley and Bean Soup
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: , Salt and pepper; 8 ounces (1¼ cups) dried, cranberry beans, picked over and rinsed; 1 tablespoon, extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving; 4 ounces, pancetta, cut into ¼-inch pieces; 1 , onion, chopped fine; 3 , garlic cloves, minced; 2 , bay leaves; 1 cup, pearl barley; ¼ cup, minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon, red wine vinegar

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This peasant dish from Friuli is made with orzo, barley, dried cranberry beans, and pancetta.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 2¾ hours, plus 8 hours soaking

Italian Name: Minestra di orzo e fasio

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