Bavarian Barley Soup

A thick almost-stew full of vegetables, with Italian sausage and barley.

• Ready In: 1 hr 13 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb Italian sausage
• 3⁄4 cup barley
• 2  cups cabbage, shredded
• 1  cup carrot, sliced
• 1  cup celery, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1  bay leaf
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 1  cup water
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 2  tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1  cup crouton

Directions

1. Brown sausage in a kettle over medium heat. Drain. Add barley, shredded cabbage, sliced carrots, sliced celery, chopped onion, crushed garlic clove, bay leaf, chicken broth, water, and stewed tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until the barley and vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in prepared mustard. Garnish with croutons.