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 Janie's Italian Sausage Soup
 
 
1 lb    Hot Italian sausages  
2-3   Carrots, peeled and chopped  
1-2   Celery stalks, chopped  
1 Large    Onion, chopped  
4-6 Cloves    Garlic, peeled and chopped  
To taste   Italian seasoning  
To taste   Freshly ground black pepper and/or red pepper flakes  
 
1   Bay leaf  
1   Rind of parmesan cheese  
2 Cups    Dry barley, pearl or unhulled*  
1 28 oz can    Diced tomatoes (including juice)  
4 Cups    Low-sodium chicken broth  
2 Cups    Water  
Bunch/bag   Fresh greens of your choice  
 
1 Brown the Italian sausage in a large dutch oven until well browned (medium high to high heat depending on your stove).
2 Add the carrots, celery, onions, garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper or red pepper flakes.** and stir occasionally until the veggies are beginning to brown. Add the bay leaf, Parm cheese rind, barley, tomatoes, chicken broth and water. Stir until well combined, scraping the bottom of the pan for all the delicious remnants created by browning the sausage.
3 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium or medium low - depending on your stove. Simmer partially covered until barley is tender to the bite (the time needed is on the barley packaging - about 40 minutes), stirring occasionally.
4 Turn heat off, add the greens and stir until wilted. Serve and enjoy. ***
 
Servings: 8
 
 Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
 
       
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   373.14  
Calories From Fat (32%)   118.73  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 13.57g   21%  
Saturated Fat 3.71g   19%  
Cholesterol 46.17mg   15%  
Sodium 686.64mg   29%  
Potassium 686.85mg   20%  
Carbohydrates 48.22g   16%  
Dietary Fiber 10.68g   43%  
Sugar 5.96g      
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g      
Net Carbohydrates 37.54g      
Protein 18.61g   37%  
 
 Cooking Tips
**Janie recommends unhulled barley. It has more protein and fiber, and more texture.
**Janie does not add salt, but add to taste if needed.
* It does freeze well for lunches or subsequent meals.
 
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