Pearl Barley Minestrone with Italian Sausage Recipe

Name: Pearl Barley Minestrone with Italian Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 thin Italian sausages, skins removed & roughly chopped; 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped; 4 slices Proscuitto, chopped; 1 carrot, finely diced; 1 celery stick, finely diced; 1 zucchini, finely diced; 3 large ripe tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup pearl barley; 1 litre chicken stock; 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 bunch English spinach, finely shredded

Servings: persons

4 thin Italian sausages, skins removed & roughly chopped
1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
4 slices Proscuitto, chopped
1 carrot, finely diced
1 celery stick, finely diced
1 zucchini, finely diced
3 large ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup pearl barley
1 litre chicken stock
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 bunch English spinach, finely shredded

1
Prep ingredients- keeping them separate to one another.
2
Fry sausage,until golden brown, in a little olive oil and set aside.
3
Add the onion, pancetta, carrot and celery and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion softens.
4
Add the zucchini, tomato, pearl barley and sausage and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until zucchini softens slightly.
5
Add the chicken stock and tomato paste and bring to the boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until barley is tender and soup thickens slightly.
7
Taste and season with salt and pepper.
8
(I didn't add salt- enough in the Proscuitto)
9
Add the spinach to the soup and stir to combine.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Ladle soup among serving bowls.
12
Top with parmesan and serve immediately.

460

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 thin Italian sausages, skins removed & roughly chopped, 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped, 4 slices Proscuitto, chopped, 1 carrot, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Pearl Barley Minestrone with Italian Sausage 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.

Pearl Barley Minestrone with Italian Sausage

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