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Chicken and Barley Soup

Chicken and Barley Soup: 7 Reasons to Love This Comfort Dish

A hearty chicken and barley soup that warms you up.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup barley
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the chicken and cook until browned.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Add the barley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • This soup freezes well for up to 2 months.
  • You can add other vegetables like peas or corn.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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