Sausage, Broccoli, and Barley Soup
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oildivided
  • 2g mild Italian Sausagesabout 200g total, casing removed and cut into small pieces
  • 2cups finely diced cremini mushrooms
  • 1cup pot barleyrinsed
  • 4cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 10oz chopped broccoli florets
  • 2oz grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. In large saucepan, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil on medium-high heat. Add sausage and sauté until brown, for 5 to 7 minutes. Use slotted spoon to remove to a plate. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté for a further 4 minutes. Add barley and stir 30 seconds to incorporate before adding small amount of chicken stock. Increase heat to high and, with wooden spoon, scrape up any brown bits from pan. Pour in remaining stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, until barley is tender. Add broccoli and browned sausage and cook for a further 5 to 7 minutes, until broccoli is just tender.
  2. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.