When you’re craving something wholesome, nutritious and entirely satisfying, this soothing pearl barley and kale soup is exactly what you need. You could swap the kale for cavolo nero or replace the pancetta with chorizo, to add a Spanish note to the dish. Serve scattered with plenty of freshly ground black pepper and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

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Last updated by Emily Shardlow-Price.

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