Description
A hearty and comforting soup featuring tender chicken, nutritious barley, and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in barley, chicken broth, and thyme; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until barley is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 20g