Finger Licking Leek Soup With Sausage And Barley

Name: Finger Licking Leek Soup With Sausage And Barley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion; 3 garlic cloves; 3 leeks; 1 lb Italian sausage (or andouille sausage); 1 quart water; 3 stock cubes, beef; 1 cup barley; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (optional); salt

Servings: persons

1
Chop the onion and saute in the vegetable oil until tender (about 2-3 min).
2
Meanwhile wash well and cut the leeks into small rounds. Discard the very rough tips of the green part.
3
Thinly chop the garlic.
4
Add the leeks and garlic to the onions and cook for 10 more min or until soft.
5
In a separate pan brown the Italian sausage breaking it into small pieces.
6
Add the sausage to the leek mixture and cook for 2 more min, stirring to combine the flavors.
7
Add 1 quart of water to the pot and when it starts boiling add the stock cubes.
8
Add the barley and cook according to the package instructions. Usually takes 45 minutes.
9
At the end of the cooking you can sprinkle 1-2 tbsp of grated parmesan cheese. Season with salt if necessary.
10
The soup thickens on its own because of the starch in the barley. But If you like your soups thicker you can use 1tbsp of cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp of COLD water and add it at the end of the cooking. Slowly stir for 2 minutes.

408

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, 3 garlic cloves, 3 leeks, and more.

Yes, Finger Licking Leek Soup With Sausage And Barley 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!