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Leek and Sausage Soup

A hearty meal time option, this potato leek soup with sausage recipe is loaded with flavor and perfectly savory.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Croatian
Keyword: barley, carrots, garlic, leek, potato, sausage
Servings: 8 people
Author: Jane and Sonja

Equipment

  • Large cooking pot

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 large leeks chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 celery sticks chopped
  • 1 large potato diced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Vegeta or Italian seasoning mix
  • 2-3 smoked sausage links uncooked
  • ½ cup washed barley

Instructions

  • Cut leeks in half lengthwise creating a flat leek instead of tube. Cut into 1” long pieces.
  • Wash leeks well in water and drain fully.
  • Add leeks and garlicto a large cooking pot with vegetable oil. Saute for 2-3 minutes, then add potatoes, carrots and celery sticks.
  • Add all seasonings and mix together.
  • Saute vegetables in a large cooking pot for about 10 minutes.
  • Add 1 liter of water to the pot and continue cooking for 20 minutes on low-medium heat.
  • Add 1 more liter of waterand continue cooking for another 20 minutes.
  • Add chopped sausage and barley with another liter of water.
  • Cook for another 30 minutes.
  • When the barley is almost soft and cooked, combine ½ cup water with 1 tbsp flour in a cup and add in the flour mixture to thicken the broth. Stir all together.
  • If feels to thick, add another 1-2 cups of water as the soup will thicken over time.
  • Cook for another 10 minutes.
  • If using hot dogs instead of sausage, they won't need as long to cook. Add the chopped hot dogs to the last 10 minutes of cooking time.