Hearty Chicken and Barley Soup Recipe
With easy-to-find ingredients, simple instructions and a robust flavor, our hearty chicken and barley soup is a winner.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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!
Notes
Eating barley on a regular basis will lower cholesterol and fights cancer due to its high fiber content.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g