HEARTY CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP

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No question-this is my favorite soup. It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I have given the recipe to many of our friends and relatives. It tastes too good to keep to yourself!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up
2 quarts water
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried sage

Steps:

  • In a stock pot, cook chicken in water until tender. Remove chicken and set aside until cool enough to handle. Cool broth and skim off fat. , Remove meat from bones; discard bones and cut meat into cubes; return to pot along with remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for at least 1 hour or until vegetables and barley are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Helga Lel
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


Akrash akrash
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This soup is easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the addition of barley, which gives the soup a nice chewy texture.


Muhammad Ahmad Mustafa
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Nosape Titus
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very affordable to make.


E G
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Mikael Vindiola
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Nakimuli Bettinakimuli
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of chicken, barley, and vegetables. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Bonifatius Jonas
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and the flavors were perfect. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Ah Hnin
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This soup is delicious and comforting. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day. I especially love the addition of barley, which gives the soup a nice chewy texture.


Christopher Strobl
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This soup is easy to make and packed with flavor. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients. It's the perfect soup to make when you're short on time.


Natnael Mintesnot
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I love the combination of chicken, barley, and vegetables. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


MOHAMED OSMANN
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I made this soup for the first time last night and it was delicious! It was so easy to make and the flavors were perfect. I especially loved the addition of barley, which gave the soup a nice chewy texture. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Conrad Kamara
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This soup is a lifesaver on a cold winter day! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's hearty and filling, but not too heavy. I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.