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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Turkey Sausage Barley Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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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- 15
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 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 10%
- Protein 11.84 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 18.71 g 7%
- Total Fat 8.34 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.84 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 35.15 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 899.71 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 2.79 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 4.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 78.5 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.64 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 206.09 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 150.33 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 7.27 mg Low Source 8%
- 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
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.
- Is Turkey Sausage Barley Soup healthy?
- Turkey Sausage Barley Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 198.18 calories and 11.84 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 899.71 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.84 g (9% 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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