Chicken Barley Soup
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4.9
Chicken Barley Soup
Description
Chicken Barley Soup features cooked, chopped chicken simmered with pearl barley, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes, and seasonings in chicken broth. The barley softens after an hour of simmering, thickening the broth and making the soup substantial. The initial sauté of onion and garlic builds a flavorful base. The addition of dried poultry seasoning, thyme, and bay leaves enriches the broth depth. Fresh dill and parsley stirred in at the finish add a light, herbal note.
The combination of vegetables, protein, and barley yields a hearty texture that is both chewy and tender. It's a wholesome, one-pot meal that can serve as lunch or dinner, providing comfort and nourishment.
This soup can be served on its own or accompanied by bread for a fuller meal. The fresh herbs added at the end enhance its flavor and should be stirred in right before serving to preserve their brightness.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 8 cups chicken broth or homemade, reduced sodium
- 1 ½ cups carrot sliced
- 3 ribs celery sliced
- 1 (14.5 ounce each) can diced tomatoes lightly drained
- ¾ cup pearl barley
- 2 ½ cups chicken cooked, chopped
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried leaves
Fresh Herbs (optional)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- 3 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add onion & garlic and cook until slightly softened. Add remaining ingredients except fresh herbs.
- Bring to a boil and let simmer uncovered for 1 hour or until barley is tender.
- Discard bay leaves and stir in fresh herbs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 784mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5750IU | 115% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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