This thick rich Pumpkin Barley Soup is so good and filled with good for you things like vegetables, grains, and lots of great fall flavors. It’s a perfect bowl of comfort food!
In a Dutch-oven or 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook until onion begins to brown, about 20 minutes. Add in sausage and thyme, cook for 5 minutes to heat through.
Add broth and barley and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 20 minutes for pearl barley or 10 minutes for quick cooking barley or until barley is al dente.
Stir in pumpkin, maple syrup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat through, about 5 more minutes. Taste for salt and pepper, adding more if needed. Serve hot garnished with thyme sprigs.
Notes
Nutrition will vary based on what kind of sausage you use. Please only use this calculation as a guideline.