Borage Soup

Great summer soup

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  borage leaves, finely chopped
• 1  ounce butter
• 2  ounces pearl barley
• 2  pints  chicken stock
• 2  tablespoons  cream or 2  tablespoons yogurt
•  salt and pepper
•  borage  fresh edible flower

Directions

1. In a large pot combine the barley the barley and stock, and cook until tender.
2. In a small sauce pan, cook the borage leaves in the butter until they are tender.
3. Add the leaves to the stock and boil again, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Season to taste.
5. Pour the stock mixture into a blender and blend till smooth, then reheat and serve.
6. Top with cream or yogurt and sprinkle with the brilliant blue borage flowers.