Klein Family Cookbook

Soups & Stews

Bean and Barley Soup Tom & Kari

Smoked turkey sausage adds considerable flavor to this healthy,

high-fiber soup.

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped carrot

1/2 cup chopped celery

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley

1/4 pound smoked turkey sausage, cut into 12-inch cubes

3 cups frozen lima beans

1 - 3/4 cups water

Dash pepper

2 14 1/4-ounce cans fat-free chicken broth

1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot,

celery and garlic; saute 5 minutes.

Add barley and sausage; saute 4 minutes.

Add beans, water, pepper, broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in hot sauce.

6 servings.