Orzet alla Trentina

Preparation:

Preparation: Cut the vegetables into small pieces and put them in a large pot with vegetable broth together with the smoked meat; when it boils, add the handfuls of barley and continue cooking over low heat for at least three hours, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Serve with grated Trentino Grana cheese on top and a drizzle of oil. It is a dish that you can keep and reheat for a few days... and it will certainly be tastier on the last day. The soup also has a lean version, that is, instead of adding smoked meat, milk is added halfway through cooking and butter at the end.