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Slow Cooker Turkey Sausage with Barley Soup

Slow Cooker Turkey Sausage with Barley Soup

The ultimate comfort food, Slow Cooker Turkey Sausage with Barley Soup is rich, hearty, and packed with flavor. Perfect for cold winter nights, this easy weeknight dinner is full of nutritious ingredients that warm you from the inside out. Make it tonight for a meal your family will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound turkey sausage
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 cup carrot peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 15 ounce cans petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 cups kale roughly chopped

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Peeler
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. In a skillet on medium heat, cook the turkey sausage, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks. Once cooked through, drain off any excess liquid and place in a slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients, except tomato paste and kale, to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until the barley is tender. Stir in the tomato paste and kale. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or just until the kale has wilted. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
  • Tip 2: You can freeze the soup for up to three months. Let it cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
  • Tip 3: Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal that fills you up!
  • Tip 4: A sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or basil can brighten the flavors.
  • Tip 5: This recipe yields about 6 servings, making it perfect for family dinners.