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.

Cf Ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out bland. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it taste good.


The Real Wayne of Mississippi
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of vegetables and barley. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Kelera Radua
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I'm not a big fan of barley soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Roy Blount
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This was my first time making barley soup and it turned out great! The soup was very flavorful and the barley was cooked perfectly.


Alex and Noah S
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later.


Avery Vann
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery and it was delicious.


Cacious Chikuni
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it!


Noury Moh.
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


Md. Rifat islam Raiyan
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I've been looking for a good barley soup recipe and this one did not disappoint.


Qhawekazi Mbhele
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This Tuscan Barley Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold night. It was so easy to make and the smell of the soup filled my kitchen with a delicious aroma. My family loved it and we will definitely be making it again.