Chicken Barley Soup Recipe
Warm your soul with this Chicken Barley Soup, a nourishing bowl brimming with tender chicken, chewy barley, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this recipe is simple to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy the delightful flavors that make this soup a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken thighs and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Stir in garlic and thyme; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in barley and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes until barley is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, then return it to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed; simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg