Description
A hearty and comforting chicken soup with barley that warms your soul, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup barley
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add barley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg