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Sausage and Barley Soup

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Barley soup
Total Time
30 min
Prep Time
10 min
Servings
6
Nutrition Facts

per serving: 
Calories: 130 

Fat: 5 g

Saturated fat: 1 g

Sodium: 340 mg

Carbohydrates: 14 g

Added sugar: 0 g 

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 6 g

Ingredients
  • 1 (6 oz.) package turkey breakfast sausage  

  • 2 ½ cups frozen bell peppers 

  • 2 cups water  

  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can talian-styled stewed tomatoes

  • ¼ cup uncooked, quick-cooking barley  

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh, rinsed, baby spinach  

Directions
  1. Wash hands with soap and water. 

  2. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook 3 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160° F on a food thermometer. 

  1. Remove from heat. Place frozen peppers and 2 cups water in a blender; process until smooth. 

  1. Add pepper puree, tomatoes, and barley to the sausage in the pan. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes. 

  1. Stir in spinach; cook for 1 minute or until spinach wilts. Serve. 

Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to four days. Freeze for up to three months for best quality.