Barely & Turkey Soup

 An antique, cereal grain cultivated throughout the globe & a kitchen staple in many cuisines, barley is calcium, magnesium & potassium rich. Using Villa Graziella Organic extra virgin olive & our slow cooker, we curated a healthy, delicious, cold-weather dish.  Makes approx. 5 servings

Easy Ingredients

  • ¼ cup uncooked pearl barley

  • 2 tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil + extra 2 tablespoons for drizzling

  • 1-pound turkey or Italian sausage

  • 6 cups organic chicken broth

  • 10 ounces fresh kale or spinach chopped

  • 1/2 cup diced onion

  • 1 large carrot sliced

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Simple Directions

  1. Over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil to a skillet, add kale cook until soft.

  2. Add onion & garlic to skillet, cook until translucent.

  3. Add turkey sausage, cook until evenly browned. 

  4. Season with pepper & sea salt.

  5. In a slow cooker, mix the sausage & spinach mixture.

  6. Add chicken broth, carrot & barley.

  7. Cover slow cooker, and cook 4 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low.

  8. Stir occasionally, season to taste with pepper & sea salt. 

  9. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.

  10. Serve & enjoy with Villa Graziella artisan-crafted Rosso Toscano made with organic grapes.

Tried, Tasted & True!

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