Description
Chicken Soup with Barley is the ultimate comfort dish that warms your soul with every spoonful. This hearty soup features tender chicken, nutty barley, and a medley of vibrant vegetables simmered in rich, savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this nourishing recipe is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add to the pot. Sear until golden brown on each side (about 6 minutes total).
- Add diced carrots, celery, and bay leaves; stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in pearl barley and simmer uncovered for approximately 30 minutes until barley is tender but still chewy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg