Chicken Barley Soup: A Comforting Meal for Any Day!
Chicken Barley Soup is a hearty and comforting meal that combines tender chicken, nutritious barley, and a variety of vegetables, making it perfect for any day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup barley
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add the barley, chicken broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- It can also be frozen for longer storage.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg