Description
Kielbasa Barley Soup is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for chilly evenings. This delightful soup features robust kielbasa sausage, tender barley, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a rich broth. It’s not just a meal; it’s a cozy hug in a bowl that brings warmth and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage, diced
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced onion in olive oil until translucent.
- Add the carrots and celery; cook until slightly softened.
- Stir in the kielbasa and brown on all sides.
- Add minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaves; cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and pearl barley; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes or until barley is tender. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg