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.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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
- 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.
- In a slow cooker, mix the sausage mixture, chicken broth, carrot, spinach, and barley.
- Cover, and cook 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low.
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