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In the cold months, I like to put on a big pot of this comforting soup. It cooks away while I do other things like baking bread, crafting or even cleaning the house. —Glenna Reimer, Gig Harbor, Washington
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Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 339 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 1,100 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 19 g protein.
Originally published as Italian Sausage Bean Soup in Country Woman October/November 2008, p27
Thicken Barley and Bean SoupBarley and beans absorb a lot of soup broth. If you like barley in your soup but the leftovers are too thick, add extra chicken, beef or vegetable broth to leftovers while reheating to achieve the desired consistency.
Barley and beans absorb a lot of soup broth. If you like barley in your soup but the leftovers are too thick, add extra chicken, beef or vegetable broth to leftovers while reheating to achieve the desired consistency.
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Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2012 by mrs.mark
Easy and very yummy.
Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2012 by goodcooker49
<p>Very hearty and flavorful. I like the way the barley absorbs some of the broth. I used turkey Italian sausage - less fat but same flavor. Used spinach rather than kale. Delish!</p>
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2012 by mamaried5
EAsy to make, healthy & really delicious. Will make this a regular.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2012 by dramamom2008
I found this recipe a week ago and have made it 3x's in double batches. My husbands band was over practicing and they cleaned me out with the first batch. This is the most incredible soup I have ever made. I can't keep this soup in my fridge. I do add more broth. Enjoy
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2012 by lengelfam
Perfect for a cold and snowy winter night. This smelled so delicious while it was simmering away. My family loved it.
Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2012 by threegrills
Really delicious! The only changes I made were to double the tomatoes and omit the sage because I didn't have any. Next time I'll throw in more kale--it cooks way down. This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2012 by interpretermom
I made this a few weeks ago and then froze it. Last night we finally ate it and it was yummy! I had three bowls of it! (Does that cancel out the "low-cal" label on this?)
Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2012 by sunrise333
My husband and I enjoyed this soup. He thought that I could have put even more kale in it.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2008 by nanaberti
This is excellent, easy to make. I'd add a few more carrots next time, and a shot of hot sauce in individual bowl was delicius.
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