Brussels Sprouts and Barley Soup

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

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 146 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
• ½ cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped fresh green beans
• 12 cups chicken broth
• ⅓ cup barley
• 1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
• 1 ¼ cups cubed turnips
• ½ cup chopped leeks

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.