TUSCAN BARLEY SOUP

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 sweet or spicy turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 cup pearled barley
8 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
2 medium parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into1/2-inch slices
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 medium leek, thinly sliced
One 12-ounce bunch Swiss or Rainbow chard, center stem removed and leaves chopped into 1-inch pieces
One 12-ounce bunch Swiss or Rainbow chard, center stem removed and leaves chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 Parmesan cheese rind, optional
1 dried bay leaf
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped chives

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon into small pieces, until brown, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked sausage and reserve.
  • Add the barley and cook stirring constantly until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Add the broth, carrots, parsnips, zucchini, fennel, leeks, chard, cheese rind if using, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the barley is tender, about 35 minutes.
  • Remove the Parmesan rind and bay leaf, and discard. Season the soup with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the cooked sausage and chopped chives.

Morzada Biwas
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This was the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It was hearty, flavorful, and very filling.


asraf arif
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Mehedi Hussain
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I'm not a fan of kale, so I substituted spinach in this soup. It turned out great!


Evaj Martin
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This soup was very easy to make and it turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Mikey Spindler
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I loved the addition of the white beans to this soup. They added a nice creamy texture and extra protein.


Nicola Bolton
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I added some extra broth and it was much better.


Mohamed Niyas
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it was perfect! The flavors had time to really meld together and the soup was incredibly flavorful.


jamiya lewis
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Mangumbi Gamuchirai
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Hana Geleta
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were amazing and the soup was very filling.


Al Foard
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This was a great recipe! The soup was easy to make and turned out delicious. My family loved it.


Kelera Radua
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the rich flavor and the hearty texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mk Akash
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This Tuscan Barley Soup was a delicious and hearty meal. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very filling. I especially liked the addition of the kale, which added a nice pop of color and flavor.