Italian Sausage and Barley Slow-Cooker Soup
Italian Sausage and Barley Slow-Cooker Soup delivers a rich, brothy warmth with peppery sausage, tender barley, and sweet carrots balanced by earthy spinach. The Italian herbs infuse each spoonful with cozy comfort, making it perfect for chilly evenings or an easy family dinner. It’s a hearty, well-rounded bowl that satisfies without feeling heavy.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs 10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Sausage and Barley Slow-Cooker Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, onion, and garlic until the sausage is evenly browned. Season with Italian seasoning. Take off the heat and drain.
- 2
Transfer the sausage mixture, chicken broth, carrot, spinach, and barley to a slow cooker.
- 3
Cover and cook on High for 4 hours, or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Calories 421.22 kcal High 21%
- Protein 33.0 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 15.81 g 6%
- Total Fat 24.47 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 8.35 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 103.95 mg High 35%
- Sodium 2060.83 mg High 90%
- Dietary Fiber 4.06 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 2.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 111.77 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.65 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 685.51 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 68.68 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 2.33 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Italian Sausage and Barley Slow Cooker Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Carrot, Chicken Broth, and Chopped Spinach. Each serving provides about 421.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Sausage and Barley Slow-Cooker Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Italian Sausage and Barley Slow-Cooker Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Carrot, Chicken Broth, Chopped Spinach, Diced Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Italian Sausage and Barley Slow-Cooker Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian Sausage and Barley Slow-Cooker Soup?
- About 4 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 421.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Sausage and Barley Slow-Cooker Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Italian Sausage and Barley Slow-Cooker Soup healthy?
- Italian Sausage and Barley Slow-Cooker Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 421.22 calories and 33.0 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2060.83 mg (90% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.35 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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