Chicken Soup with Barley
Chicken Soup with Barley is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re feeling under the weather. This heartwarming dish features tender chicken, chewy barley, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. Each spoonful wraps you in warmth, making it a delightful choice for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Plus, it’s easy to customize based on your pantry staples, ensuring a unique taste every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 bowls 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts to the pot and season with salt and pepper; stir well.
- Pour in enough chicken broth to cover everything by about an inch; bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add pearl barley and bay leaves; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and barley is tender.
- Remove chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, return it to the soup, stir well, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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