Sausage Barley Soup

I used spicy Italian sausage (yum!) and instead of frozen spinach, I used a couple of healthy handfuls of fresh spinach. I also didn’t hold back from adding oregano, basil and parsley flakes. The picture I’ve included is the ingredients prior to the four hour (on low) cooking. I used baby carrots and next time, I think I’ll add more. Overall, it’s a keeper!

So, I made this recipe and can’t say I stayed close to the plan but have to say that most everyone is right about the spinach turning slimy… I should have had more italian sausage since I probably had 1/2 lb but still, not very palatable. I tossed the leftovers but I can’t say it was the recipe that was bad. I kept trying to improve as I tasted it. For me, a waste but then, I sometimes overdo my modifications. Just say’n…

I added tomatoes and less spinach, a bag of baby carrots and more barley. Love soup anytime of the year.

This is a good soup, and I make it fairly often, although I admit I use the recipe as a guide more than following it verbatim. One look at the profile picture, for example clearly shows tomatoes, although there are no tomatoes in the recipe. I took that ‘advice’ and add a can of diced tomatoes. I often use orzo instead of barley, as well, as it’s easier to find and cooks much more quickly. Also, the slow cooker is great, but this works just as well on the stove and is made pretty quickly (especially with orzo instead of barley). I know, I can hear people complaining now about how much I change the recipe when reviewing it, but it’s a positive review, ok? Calm down.

I’ve made this several times. Sometimes I’ve followed the directions, sometimes I’ve changed the sausage and added more vegetables. Either way, it is delicious and works even in the Texas summer.

My boyfriend made this a couple nights ago. It was delicious. He did add more chicken broth so he could add extra barley. We will be making this again.

Delicious soup!

This smelled and looked good but had hardly any taste.

This is a very simple recipe. Both my husband and I really liked it. I had a can of spinach instead of frozen, and used a breakfast sausage roll instead of Italian sausage. For the spices I used Herbs de Provence. Also, we ate it after only cooking for about an hour.

I made this to the T with Venison Italian sausage. Turned out really well for me. I added a little more carrot since my carrot was a little on the small side. It didn’t say to thaw the frozen spinach, so I just tossed it in. It began to break apart as it cooked, so no problem there. I love slow cooker meals. DINNER IS DONE! Thanks for great recipe!

I made this to the T with Venison Italian sausage. Turned out really well for me. I added a little more carrot since my carrot was a little on the small side. It didn’t say to thaw the frozen spinach, so I just tossed it in. It began to break apart as it cooked, so no problem there. I love slow cooker meals. DINNER IS DONE! Thanks for great recipe!

So easy to make and so delicious!

Added more carrots and potatoes. Easy and Tastes great.

Delicious! Only changes I made was adding more garlic. Perfect for a cold day.

I’m rating this according to my changes… 3 carrots, more garlic, can of diced tomatoes, 1/2 c barley, frozen kale.

Super easy and so tasty! Served with warm bread. Delicious!

I doubled the barley and the carrot and cooked it on the stove, about 1-1.5 hours. Delicious!!

I added a can of diced tomatoes and make this often.

made many times. absolutely fabulous. boyfriend requests this soup.

Delicious! I added a few more carrots and a can of diced tomato. Lots of flavor! Will definitely make again.

Fantastic! I used 4 cups chicken broth, 2 cups beef broth, 1# hot Italian sausage, 1 can tomatoes with chili, mushrooms and carrots. I started with 1/2 cup barley, then added another 1/2 cup. After 4 hours in the slow cooker it was wonderful. Very thick. Probably too thick for most people who really want soup. The taste is hearty, flavorful but not heavy. Thank you for the great recipe!