Barley is a high soluble fiber and a flavorful grain. This soup is tasteful as well as warming to the body. Filled with a chicken broth base combined with various vegetables and sausage.

Bavarian Barley Soup

1/2 pound sausage
3/4 cup barley
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 bay leaf
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
2 cans stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 cup croutons

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.

Makes 6 servings.