Description
A nourishing Chicken Barley Soup full of savory flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
- 3 ribs celery, sliced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, lightly drained
- 3/4 cup pearl barley
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- Fresh herbs (optional)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until slightly softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in remaining ingredients, except fresh herbs.
- Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce to a simmer and let cook uncovered for 1 hour or until the barley is tender.
- Discard bay leaves and stir in fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before adding back in ingredients. Fresh herbs add vibrant flavor when added at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg