Turkey Sausage Barley Soup
Turkey Sausage Barley Soup brings together juicy turkey sausage, nutty barley, and tender spinach in a savory broth for a satisfying, wholesome bowl. The barley adds body and chew, while aromatic onion and garlic round out the flavor. It’s a cozy choice for lunch or a light dinner on cool days.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add turkey sausage and garlic, breaking the sausage into small pieces with a wooden spoon; cook and stir until the sausage is browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Pour chicken stock over the sausage mixture.
- 5
Stir spinach into the broth; bring to a simmer and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- 6
Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 7
Stir barley into the soup and continue cooking until the barley is tender, about 1 hour.
- Calories 198.18 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.84 g Good Source
- Carbs 18.71 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.34 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 35.15 mg Moderate
- Sodium 899.71 mg High
- Fiber 2.79 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.51 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 130.35 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.64 mg Low Source
- Potassium 206.09 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 294.44 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 12.47 mg Moderate
- 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
Turkey Sausage Barley Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 198.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Turkey Sausage Barley Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Turkey Sausage Barley Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Turkey Sausage Barley Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Turkey Sausage Barley Soup?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 198.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Turkey Sausage Barley Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
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