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Chicken Barley Soup in a bowl with a spoon.
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Chicken Barley Soup

This chicken barley soup is a nourishing mix of chicken, barley, and vegetables in a light broth. It's guaranteed to be a family favorite!
Course Soup
Cuisine American, Ukrainian
Keyword Chicken Barley Soup, Chicken Barley Soup Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 179kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil olive or avocado
  • 1 large onion finely diced
  • 3 large carrots diced
  • 2 large celery ribs finely diced
  • 3/4 cup pearl barley
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 8 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp salt adjust to preference
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper adjust to preference
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
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Instructions

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the veggies are softened — about five minutes.
    Veggies in a pot sautéing.
  • Rinse the barley. Add it to the pot along with the chicken thighs, broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
    All the ingredients in a pot for Chicken Barley Soup.
  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the chicken is cooked — about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken and cut or shred the meat. Stir it back into the pot. Cook the soup on low heat for another 20 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
    Cut up chicken in on a plate.
  • Taste for seasoning and garnish the soup with fresh, chopped parsley. Serve it warm and enjoy!
    A bowl of Chicken Barley Soup with spoon and herbs around.

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Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1522mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3931IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg