Name: Barley Chicken Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Cup Onion, chopped; 1 Cup Carrots, chopped; 1/2 Cups Celery, chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 tsp. Olive oil; 29 oz. Chicken broth; 1 3/4 Cups Cups Water; 1/4 tsp. Thyme; 1/4 tsp. Pepper; 1 Cup Cooked chicken, chopped; 1/2 Cups Quick-cooking barley, uncooked; 1/4 tsp. Salt

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Barley Chicken Soup

Author: Adam Moore Cuisine: American Courses: Soup Recipe Keys: Dairy Free High Protein Kids Make Ahead Non Vegetarian Quick Meals

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 30 mins Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 260

Best Season: Fall, Summer

Dietary:

Dairy-free Gluten-Free

Description

A hearty, clean chicken barley soup from Southern Living — onion, carrots, celery, and garlic sautéed in olive oil, simmered with chicken broth, thyme, and pepper for 25 minutes, then finished with cooked chicken and quick-cooking barley for another 8–10 minutes. Ready in 40 minutes and deeply satisfying.

Instructions

Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth, water, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 23–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add cooked chicken and barley. Cook 8–10 more minutes until barley is tender.
Season with salt. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 260kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 40mg14%
Sodium 520mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 4g
Protein 22g44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Quick-cooking barley is essential for this recipe's timing. Regular pearl barley takes 45–60 minutes and would require adjusting the liquid and simmer time.

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Barley Chicken Soup