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
- 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 349.08 kcal Moderate
- Protein 23.99 g Good Source
- Carbs 16.35 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.41 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.1 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 75.96 mg High
- Sodium 2060.83 mg High
- Fiber 4.12 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.34 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 113.2 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.06 mg Good Source
- Potassium 574.76 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 30.25 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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 349.08 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 349.08 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.
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