Gruenkern(Spelt) Suppe(Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb spelt, whole kernels
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 cups water
salt and pepper
1 1/4 ounces Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1/2 - 1 lb spicy meat, I use salami or 1/2-1 lb smoked sausage, chopped

Preparation

Wash and soak the Gruenkern (spelt) overnight.
Drain the Greunkern.
Saute the onion in vegetable oil until brown.
Combine the Gruenkern, onion, water, salt and pepper, and onion soup mix.
Cook on low for 2 hours.
Add the meat and cook for 4 hours.
Check the seasonings and adjust to taste.
Add water as needed.
The consistency should be very thick/stew consistency.
Cook for 2 more hours or until spelt is soft and texture is creamy.
See additional notes.