Description
This Kielbasa Barley Soup is a cozy dish filled with savory kielbasa, colorful vegetables, and hearty barley. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks!
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about ½ cup)
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 ring (12 ounces) kielbasa, sliced into ½-inch rounds, then halved
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups (64 ounces) beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, with juices
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup (200 g) pearl barley, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot.
- Brown the kielbasa for 5-6 minutes until golden.
- Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened, then add garlic and season.
- Incorporate broth and tomatoes, stirring well with bay leaves.
- Add rinsed pearl barley and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Return the kielbasa, cook for another 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Remove bay leaves and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Rinse the barley properly to remove excess starch.
To enhance flavors, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
This soup can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg