Barley Sausage And Vegetable Stew Recipe

Name: Barley Sausage And Vegetable Stew Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 lb small white button mushrooms, cut in half (about 3 c., divided); 1 med onion, minced; 3 x cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 tsp dry leaf oregano, crushed; 2 tsp dry leaf basil, crushed; 6 c. fat-free chicken broth; 1 c. pearl barley; 2 x bay leaves; 3 med carrots, peeled and sliced; 1/4 x inch thick; 1/2 c. pinot noir wine or possibly chicken broth; 1 lb fat-reduced kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2 inch-thick slices

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb small white button mushrooms, cut in half (about 3 c., divided)
1 med onion, minced
3 x cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tsp dry leaf oregano, crushed
2 tsp dry leaf basil, crushed
6 c. fat-free chicken broth
1 c. pearl barley
2 x bay leaves
3 med carrots, peeled and sliced
1/4 x inch thick
1/2 c. pinot noir wine or possibly chicken broth
1 lb fat-reduced kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2 inch-thick slices

1
In a large pot with a lid, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add in half of mushrooms (about 1 1/2 c.), onion and garlic.
3
Saute/fry for 3 to 4 min, stirring occasionally.
4
Add in oregano and basil; saute/fry for 2 more min.
5
Stir in chicken broth, barley and bay leaves.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat, cover and cook 25 min.
8
Fold in carrots, wine and remaining 1 1/2 c. of mushrooms.
9
Bring to a boil.
10
Reduce heat and simmer 20 min.
11
Add in sausage and cook 5 min longer.
12
Remove bay leaves.
13
Ladle stew into bowls and serve.

849

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 lb small white button mushrooms, cut in half (about 3 c., divided), 1 med onion, minced, 3 x cloves garlic, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Barley Sausage And Vegetable Stew Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!