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Pumpkin, Barley, and
Sage Soup
start
to
finish
30 minutes
BUDGET $1.79 рбґ Serving
EASY DOES IT
There’s no need to pull
out the peeler: Once beets
are cooked, the skins
easily slip off. If using
baby beets* don’t even
w orry about the peels.
start
to
finish
30 minutes
ttl
:.:
$3,42 per serving
3
os, cooked andouiile or smoked sausage links,
chopped
1
small onion, chopped
1
Tbsp. snipped fresh sage
1
Tbsp. vegetable oil
1
cup quick-cooking barley
1
tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
1
15-oz. can pumpkin
2
Tbsp. maple syrup
1
Tbsp. cider vinegar
1. In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven cook sausage,
onion, and sage in hot oil over medium heat
3 minutes, stirring often. Add barley, 4 cups
water,
and bouillon granules, Kringto boiling. Reduce heat;
simmer, covered,
12
minutes, stirring occasionally,
2
, Stir in pumpkin, maple syrup, and vinegar; heat
through. Season to taste with
salt
and
pepper.
Makes
4 servings.
each
serving
439 cal, 21 gfett, 35 mgchol 832 mg
sodium, Slgcarbo, 11 g fiber, 14 g pro.
TOP WITH: Green apple slices and additional
fresh sage.
6
small golden and/or red beets
lA
cup cider vinegar
2
Tbsp. sugar
1
small baguette, sliced at an angle
4
oz. semisoft cheese with garlic and herbs
lA
cup olive oil
8
cups mixed salad greens
lA
cup dried cranberries
Shelled roasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
1
. Place whole beets (greens trimmed) in casserole
dish with vinegar, sugar, and 2 Tbsp.
water
,
Microwave, covered, on 100% power (high) 9 to
12
minutes or until tender, stirring once. Trim stem end
and slip skins off. Slice beets; reserve cooking liquid,
2. While beets are in microwave, prepare toast.
Preheat broiler. Spread baguette slices with cheese.
Broil, 4 inches from heat, for 3 minutes or until cheese
is melted and bread edges are toasted; set aside.
3. For dressing, whisk oil and y^tsp, each
salt
and
pepper
into reserved cooking liquid. In bowl toss
beets, salad greens, and cranberries with dressing.
Sprinkle pumpkin seeds; pass toast. Makes 4 servings.
each
serving
581
cal
, 24
gfat, 22 mgchol, 1,070 mg
sodium, 74gcarbo,6gflber, 19 gpro^
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KITCHEN TIP: To prevent stained hands, wear
gloves or place plastic bags over your hands when
peeling and slicing the beets.
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