Brussels Sprouts and Barley Soup

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A hearty fall soup is made with Brussels sprouts, green beans and barley.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup chopped fresh green beans

  • 1 ¼ cups cubed turnips

  • ½ cup chopped leeks

  • ½ cup chopped carrots

  • cup barley

  • 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half

  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup butter

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Measure the chicken broth into a large soup pot. Bring to a boil. Add the beans, turnips, leeks, carrots and barley; simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts and green pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until the sprouts are tender, about 30 minutes more.

  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until it starts to brown. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Stir this into the soup and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

146 Calories
6g Fat
17g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 146
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 1013mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 58mg 65%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 538mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.