Bavarian Barley Stew

A rustic stew with a kick.
Course Breakfast
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Pound medium or spicy bulk pork sausage
  • 3/4 Cup PEARL BARLEY
  • 2 Cups coarsely shredded cabbage
  • 1 Cup sliced carrot
  • 1 Cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 Cup cup chopped onion
  • 1 Leaf bay leaf
  • 4 Cups chicken broth
  • 1 Cup water
  • 2 Cans (14 1/2 oz. each) stewed or diced tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoon prepared mustard optional
  • - toasted croutons, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Brown sausage in Dutch oven or large, heavy saucepan.
  • Drain any excess fat from sausage.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except mustard and croutons.
  • Cover and simmer 1 hour or until barley and vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in mustard, if desired.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.
  • Pass around croutons for garnish.