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Hearty chicken and barley soup recipe

Hearty Chicken and Barley Soup

February 10, 2016

In the cold winter months, it’s nice to have a go-to hearty soup recipe on hand for easy lunch and dinner options. We’ve created just that with our hearty chicken and barley soup recipe. Combined with chopped chicken breast, this soup will leave the tummy feeling satisfied, and full enough so you don’t have to graze the pantry for snacks after dinner.

We’ve incorporated barley into this soup, which is a great alternative to rice. Barley has a rich, nutlike flavor with a chewy, pasta-like consistency. This hearty soup is a great staple for the winter season. Just whip up a batch and freeze it for later, or serve a house-load of visitors during the holidays. Enjoy!

recipebtnServe this soup recipe in a fancy homemade bread bowl!

Hearty chicken and barley soup recipe

Hearty Chicken and Barley Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course soups
Servings 8 -10 servings
Calories 347 kcal

what you'll need
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 - 3 large carrots chopped
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 1 Tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp chicken bouillon
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp ground sage
  • 2 cups barley NOT pearl
  • salt and pepper to taste

let's do it
 

  • Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Toss in onions, carrots and celery; sauté vegetables until softened, about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute. Stir in flour.
  • Pour in chicken broth, bouillon and 3 cups water. Add barley and chicken breasts then bring liquid to boil and reduce heat. Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken breasts carefully with tongs, shred into bite size pieces and return to pot. Stir in parsley, thyme, sage, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer an additional 15-20 minutes, or until barley is tender. Enjoy!

One Last Thing

Eating barley on a regular basis will lower cholesterol and fights cancer due to its high fiber content.

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 32gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 879mgPotassium: 327mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2g
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