This delicious and healthy Tuscan Barley Soup is a whole meal in itself. Full of delicious vegetables and low-fat turkey sausages, this soup is very easy to make and ready within 60 minutes.
For a paleo and gluten-free turkey soup, simply replace barley with white rice.
I love whole meal soups! If you’re like me, I suggest you have a look at my Coconut Curry Chicken Thaï Soup, it is delicious. Nothing is more comforting than having a large bowl of a hearty, chunky soup… Then having a second one, because you decided you’re going to eat soup, and only soup for dinner.
TUSCAN BARLEY SOUP WITH TURKEY SAUSAGES
Most soups won’t do the trick, but I promise this one won’t leave you hungry. Filled with satisfying, slow-cooked vegetables and roasted turkey sausages, this whole meal soup is all you’ll need for dinner or lunch.
Which barley is best for soup? Pearl barley is what you need to use for the best results.
For the paleo and gluten-free options, simply replace barley with white rice. You won’t be disappointed, I promise.
This recipe is an adaptation of a recipe from Giada De Laurentiis found here. I gave it my own twist by making it easier to make, with simpler ingredients.
Did you like my version? Please tell me in the comments section below!
Delicious and healthy Tuscan Barley Soup - full of vegetables and low-fat turkey sausages, it's very easy to make and ready within 60 minutes.
- 10 cups chicken stock (or broth)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch long pieces
- 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves or chopped kale
- 1 cup turkey sausages, cooked and sliced
- 1 cup pearl barley (white rice for the paleo/gluten-free option)
- 1 tbsp dried Italian spice mix (or dried basil/oregano)
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for topping)
Heat 2 tbsp olive in a large pot.
Heat 2 tbsp olive in a large pot.2. Slice turkey sausages and roast the slices on both sides over medium heat, until thoroughly cooked. About 8-10 minutes. You can remove the skin, although this is completely optional. Set aside.
In the same pot, roast barley (or white rice) for 4-5 minutes over medium heat, constantly stirring
Add onion, celery, cabbage, carrots and allow to sweat for 5 minutes, constantly stirring
Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until barley (or white rice) is tender.
Serve with fresh chopped parsley on top.
Laurie P says
11/01/2017 at 5:17 pmsuch a hearty and flavorful soup!
Carole D says
11/01/2017 at 7:26 pmI love barley soup this sounds like a great recipe! Thank you for sharing!
tamara m says
11/02/2017 at 7:20 amthis looks like a fantastic recipe! comfort food! (love soup recipes that include shredded cabbage)!
Allie f says
11/02/2017 at 10:25 amThis hearty soup is ideal for the cooler weather!
Debbie White Beattie says
11/03/2017 at 12:40 amYour soup recipe not only sounds delicious but from your picture it looks delicious. I love the ingredients you used especially the sausage and I’ll be adding it to my pinterest page.
jan says
11/03/2017 at 1:18 amThis is a wonderful looking soup! Full of goodness.
Soozle says
11/03/2017 at 5:21 amThis sounds like a great hearty soup – very much what I crave when the weather starts (rapidly) cooling down!
Darren Scrubb says
11/03/2017 at 10:45 amGreat looking soup to enjoy during Winter months.
louise says
11/03/2017 at 5:15 pmyum looks yummy and healthy too
Pearl Saban says
11/05/2017 at 5:57 amThis is a complete filling meal, when served with some crusty bread. Thanks for the idea.
Paula D says
11/05/2017 at 7:26 amThis looks and sounds so good. I think I need to try it. Maybe without the green beans tho.
Mike Gismondi says
11/05/2017 at 8:51 amThis looks delicious!
SHIRLEY says
11/05/2017 at 10:04 amA good soup to make today
Lindsay T says
11/05/2017 at 2:59 pmThis sounds amazing! I love soups in the cold weather!
Linda H says
11/07/2017 at 6:32 amThis soup looks so tasty and filling.
Judy Cowan says
11/07/2017 at 7:50 amYum, looks so good. This is the perfect time of year for a bowl of homemade soup!
Lynda Cook says
11/07/2017 at 8:38 amI would really enjoy this soup very much!!
Ira says
11/07/2017 at 10:42 amThank you! It looks exactly like what I’ve been looking for – I have almost all the ingredients and yet never used them in this combination. Hope my kids like it.
nicolthepickle says
11/08/2017 at 4:43 amThis looks so delicious. I love warm, hearty food.
Stephanie LaPlante says
11/08/2017 at 8:46 amThis soup sounds so delicious. Definitely want to try it! I love soup season.
Chandra O'Connor says
11/10/2017 at 7:21 pmlooks and sounds very tasty.
Victoria Ess says
11/11/2017 at 5:36 amThis sounds so comforting!
Melinda Jana says
11/13/2017 at 10:18 amlooks like a hearty and delicious soup for a cold winter night
SHIRLEY says
11/13/2017 at 6:45 pmThis soup looks delicious
Heidi Pawluk says
11/17/2017 at 12:10 amTuscan Barley soup with turkey sausage I must say it one COMFORT home-cooked soup. Nothing like home-made soup and especially for the winter months. I make home-made soup at least 2x a week and can never get enough of it. We even eat it for breakfast..so hot & full of good nutrition
HEIDI C. says
11/17/2017 at 7:11 pmI love barley in soups. Your version sounds so hearty!
Cheryl Grandy says
11/19/2017 at 11:51 amI think my husband would like this – he frequently asks me to make soup with barley. Thanks for the recipe.
NJ Nowoselski @njnowski NormaJane says
12/03/2017 at 12:45 pmI’ll be honest. I don’t cook with barley. I do know I should and I am not sure why I don’t. Even today I got out my frozen turkey stock I made from the Thanksgiving turkey and made homemade soup for everyone to feed on during this lazy Sunday at home. I’m kinda inspired by this recipe. Thanks Tammy.