Best 9 Slow Cooker Chicken Barley Vegetable Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the heartwarming goodness of slow cooker chicken barley vegetable soup, a comforting and flavorful dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken, hearty barley, and an array of colorful vegetables in a savory broth. This wholesome soup is a culinary symphony of textures and flavors, making it a perfect choice for cozy dinners, casual gatherings, or simply when you crave a nourishing meal. With minimal preparation and the convenience of a slow cooker, this recipe promises to deliver a delectable, soul-satisfying soup that will delight your palate and warm your spirits.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP



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This is a wonderful Barley soup made in the Slow cooker, but using the microwave to have in ready in 3 hours. Feel free to add any other vegetables that are available. As you can see no need for oil or butter.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Grains

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
3 carrots, peeled chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chopped mushrooms
1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped
1/2 cup pearl barley, picked over and rinsed
8 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat the chicken broth and pour into slow cooker.
  • Place chopped vegetables; onions, garlic, celery and carrots in microwave container; microwave 5 minutes.
  • Spoon into Slow cooker and cook on High for 2 hours,.
  • Heat up mushrooms in microwave.
  • Add rinsed barley,chicken and mushrooms, salt and pepper to the Slow Cooker.
  • On high cook another hour.
  • Serve with crackers.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP



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Something about barley just feels right in a hearty, veggie-stuffed soup. This recipe is great for using leftover chicken, and is pretty accomodating to whatever spare veggies you might have in your fridge.

Time 6h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 carrots, peeled and finely sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds cooked chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup barley, rinsed
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small bits
3 cans (15 ounce size) chicken broth
1 cup water
2 chicken bouillon cubes, slightly crushed
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

Steps:

  • Place the onion, celery, and carrots in the bottom of the crock pot. Sprinkle with the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken, barley, butter, and bouillon cubes on top of the vegetables. Gently pour the water and broth over all. Do not stir the soup yet. Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is cooked and the barley and vegetables are tender. Stir well then add the parsley and hot sauce before serving.

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SLOW COOKER CHICKEN, BARLEY, VEGETABLE SOUP



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This is a clear chicken or turkey broth using left-over chicken or turkey with vegetables and barley. Since barley is a grain, I often eat this soup for breakfast instead of cereal. That way I get a headstart on my daily quota of vegetables too.

Provided by grammyof3

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 6h30m

Yield 18 cups, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 -3 quarts chicken broth (homemade or canned) or 2 -3 quarts turkey broth (homemade or canned)
2 cups diced meat
1 cup baby carrots, halved crosswise
2 cups celery, diced
2 cups onions, diced
1 cup pearl barley (regular not quick cooking)
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
4 -6 chicken bouillon cubes, to taste for flavor and saltiness
1 cup chopped cabbage or 1 cup sliced leek, whites

Steps:

  • The celery and onions can be reduced to 1 cup each and replaced by one or more of the optional vegetables.
  • Place everything in a large crockpot with dial set on High; cook 1-2 hours.
  • Reduce heat to Low setting; cook for 6-8 hours.
  • or.
  • Set crockpot on low and cook 10 hours.
  • Add water or canned broth to thin the soup if it gets too thick.
  • This can be frozen in individual portions and reheated as needed.

CHICKEN VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP



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This soup is hearty and has great flavor. I like barley in soups instead of rice and this is a great use of barley.

Provided by LEENEMS

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped carrots
5 cups diced red potatoes
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 ½ quarts chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread slivered almonds evenly over a baking sheet. Toast in preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant.
  • Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Cook onions, celery, mushrooms, and garlic in oil until onions are tender.
  • Stir in carrots, potatoes, chicken, and broth. Bring to a boil, then stir in barley. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in butter, parsley, and toasted almonds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 61.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN-BARLEY STEW



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Come home to this slow-cooked chicken and barley stew recipe that's made using Progresso® chicken broth and veggies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large carrots, sliced (2 cups)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 bone-in chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb), skin removed
3 cups water
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
3/4 cup uncooked medium pearled barley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Steps:

  • In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place carrots, celery and onion. Place chicken breasts on vegetables. Add remaining ingredients except parsley and thyme.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  • Remove chicken from cooker; place on cutting board. Remove meat from bones and chop into 1/2- to 1-inch pieces; discard bones.
  • Stir chicken, parsley and thyme into stew. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until chicken is thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER VEGETABLE SOUP WITH BARLEY



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Save time slicing and dicing by using a combo of fresh and prepared frozen veggies in this wholesome soup with plenty of nutty pearl barley.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup uncooked regular pearl barley
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1 1/2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, halved crosswise
1 cup sliced celery (2 medium stalks)
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (1/2 medium)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large dark-orange sweet potato, peeled, cubed
1 1/2 cups frozen corn (from 1-lb bag)
1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans (from 1-lb bag)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14 oz each) vegetable broth
6 cups water
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained

Steps:

  • In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, layer all ingredients except tomatoes; do not stir.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • About 10 minutes before serving, stir tomatoes into soup. Cover; cook on Low setting 10 minutes longer or until tomatoes are thoroughly heated. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 8 g

VEGETABLE CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP



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With chicken, barley and a host of delicious veggies, this is a tasty antidote to cold and flu chills. -Patricia Randall, Newton, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 cups chopped leeks (white portion only)
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2-1/4 cups water
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and set aside., In the same pan, saute the leeks, celery and carrot in remaining oil for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the broth, water, seasonings and chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Stir in barley and return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER FRESH VEGETABLE-BEEF-BARLEY SOUP



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Most vegetable-beef-barley soups are bland soups to help people that are ill, but I like vegetable-beef-barley soup to have more flavor, so I have worked at making this one have more flavor and more veggies then most. When I make this soup, I make my family a nice loaf of bread to serve them with it, plus I also give them a nice chunk of cheese. I also fix a light dessert or slice up some fruit.

Provided by rlt11_NMC

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic
1 (12 ounce) can tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as V8®)
2 large potatoes, diced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup sliced carrot
¾ cup barley
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup frozen green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
⅔ cup frozen whole kernel corn
½ cup chopped bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon dried basil
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • Combine beef, diced tomatoes with garlic, tomato-vegetable juice cocktail, potatoes, tomato sauce, carrot, barley, onion, green beans, corn, bell pepper, celery, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, thyme, oregano, marjoram, basil, beef bouillon cubes, bay leaves, sea salt, and black pepper in the crock of a large slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until the beef is tender, 7 to 8 hours. Add mushrooms and cook 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 879.5 mg, Sugar 9 g

BARLEY VEGETABLE SOUP



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Our taste testers loved this delicious vegetarian soup brimming with veggies and barley. Though it doesn't taste like it, the recipe from Mary Tallman of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin has only 128 calories and 1 gram of fat!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h40m

Yield 12 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots, halved
1-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 cup medium pearl barley
1 bay leaf
1-3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients. Stir in the water, broth, barley, bay leaf and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until barley and vegetables are tender. , Stir in tomatoes; cover and cook on high for 10-20 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaf.

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Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and green beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. A few well-chosen seasonings can really elevate the flavor of your soup. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, oregano, basil, garlic, and pepper.
  • Cook the barley separately from the vegetables. This will help to prevent the barley from becoming mushy. You can cook the barley in a pot on the stovetop or in a rice cooker.
  • Add the barley to the soup towards the end of the cooking time. This will help to prevent it from overcooking.
  • Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will make a delicious and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker chicken barley vegetable soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a hearty and healthy soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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