Slow Cooker Lemony Chicken & Barley Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Lemony Chicken & Barley Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 4 -5
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 yellow onion; 4 garlic cloves; 1-2 dried bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning; 1/2 cup pearled barley; 1 quart chicken broth; 1 tbsp better than bouillon; Juice of 1-2 lemons; 2 cups water; salt & pepper; 2-3 handfuls of fresh baby spinach

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5.0

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings
4 -5
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Slow Cooker Lemony Chicken & Barley Soup

Iris Warren

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Slow Cooker Lemony Chicken & Barley Soup is a wonderful combination of shredded chicken, onion, garlic, fresh lemon juice, barley, and a some baby spinach leaves for a perfect cozy dinner that's entirely made in the slow cooker.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 yellow onion chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
1-2 dried bay leaves
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/2 cup pearled barley uncooked
1 quart chicken broth
1 tbsp better than bouillon Roasted Chicken flavor
Juice of 1-2 lemons
2 cups water
salt & pepper to taste
2-3 handfuls of fresh baby spinach

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Instructions

Add chicken to a slow cooker and top with onion, garlic, bay leaves, poultry seasoning, barley, and chicken broth. In a bowl, whisk together the water, lemon juice and Better than Bouillon until the bouillon paste is incorporated, then pour it over everything in the slow cooker.
Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5-6 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken and add the spinach to the slow cooker. Taste for salt & pepper and if you want more lemon flavor, add more lemon juice. Keep on "warm" for about 20-30 minutes or until the spinach has wilted. Serve with a side salad and some crusty bread. Enjoy!