Description
Chicken Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days and cozy evenings. This hearty soup combines tender rotisserie chicken with fiber-rich barley and a colorful medley of vegetables, creating a warm and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. With its rich flavor profile enhanced by aromatic seasonings, this easy-to-make soup cooks in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with crusty bread, Chicken Barley Soup is sure to become a winter staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 cup barley
Instructions
- Rinse and drain 3/4 cup of barley under cold water; set aside.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 chopped yellow onion and 2 minced cloves of garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in seasonings (1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning) along with 3/4 cup chopped carrots, 3/4 cup chopped celery, and the prepared barley.
- Add 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken and pour in 4 cups of chicken stock; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes until barley is tender. Adjust seasoning before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg