Slow Cooker

Sausage Barley Soup

A wholesome, hearty soup combining savory sausage, nutty barley, and vegetables. Full of texture and flavor, it's great for lunches or cold-weather dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound italian sausage 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 large carrot, sliced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
  • 1/4 cup uncooked pearl barley

Directions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, onion, and garlic until the sausage is evenly brown. Season with Italian seasoning. Remove from heat, and drain.
  2. In a slow cooker, mix the sausage mixture, chicken broth, carrot, spinach, and barley.
  3. Cover, and cook 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low.