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Bowl of butternut squash, sausage, kale and barley soup with another bowl behind it.

Butternut Squash, Sausage, Kale and Barley Soup

This hearty Butternut Squash, Sausage, Kale and Barley Soup combines the sweetness of butternut squash with savory Italian sausage, nutty barley, and nutritious kale! It's a complete meal in a bowl that's perfect for cold evenings and makes excellent leftovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 1 cup pearled barley
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 cups butternut squash diced
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • fresh herbs bundle thyme, sage and bay leaf
  • 5-6 cups water or broth

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the white wine, stirring to deglaze the pot and release any browned bits. Let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  • Add barley and sauté for a few minutes.
  • Stir in the diced butternut squash, salt, and black pepper, coating everything in the flavors from the pot.
  • Pour in 5-6 cups of water, depending on your desired soup thickness. Add the herb bundle to the pot.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until all the barley is tender and the butternut squash is soft.
  • In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped kale. Let it wilt and become tender.
  • Remove the herb bundle before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

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Notes

Store any leftover butternut squash sausage soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days! When reheating, you may need to add a splash of water or broth if the barley soaked up too much liquid. You can also freeze the cooled soup for later in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months! Thaw before reheating and serving.
Keyword butternut squash, sausage, kale and barley soup
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