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.

Angela Boeddeker
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal.


Yunus
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I accidentally used pearl barley instead of regular barley. The soup was still good, but the barley was a bit too chewy.


eldoda ab
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out watery. I think I should have cooked it on low for longer.


Uche Ani
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.


Nagaddya Tahiyah
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but this soup was still really good. The chicken was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Choudary waqar Dhudi
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of chicken, barley, and vegetables. It's also very easy to make.


Alaa Omar
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Vida Spoke
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use frozen vegetables.


Dakota Jr
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I'm definitely going to be making this soup again.


Dennis Peters
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to throw together and it's always a crowd-pleaser. My kids love the chicken and barley, and I love that it's packed with vegetables.


Mr Niloy
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. The chicken and barley are cooked perfectly and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I love the addition of fresh herbs, they really make the soup pop.


mathias mianscum
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family. It's easy to make and the ingredients are affordable. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning and have a hot, delicious meal waiting for me when I ge


Kalyani Disanayaka
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, the barley was cooked to perfection, and the vegetables were still slightly crunchy, just the way I like them. T