The MUST KNOW THING about this fantastic stew – a stew that has way more than it’s fair share of delicious elements - is the lemon-chili-garlic relish. Make it. Eat it on Everything. Tell everyone you know about it. It is that addicting. Preserved lemons + toasted garlic + torn ancho chilis = Awesome.
The rest of the soup is pretty bomb-diggity too. Barley, onion, and celery make up the grounding, earthy, comforting foundation of this stew. The subtle thyme and bay leaf broth is so simple and unexpectedly delicious that it will make you forget you used to think broth had to have any other elements. From there it’s all about the toppings. Each bowl is garnished with a mélange of simply dressed chicory, fresh cilantro, crème fraiche and the lemon-chili-garlic relish. Each of these delicious bits jockey for position on your spoon every bite. But don’t worry, I won’t say anything if you go grab a bigger one.