I am not sure if a big, warm bowl of this chicken barely soup will cure a cold. But it sure will make you feel better!
Chicken Barley Soup
This quick and easy take on chicken noodle soup full of big chunks of chicken and carrots.
I also like to add barley (instead of noodles). Barley has that great nutty, robust flavor and it’s high in protein and dietary fiber. It’s also a good source of vitamin B1 and magnesium. All things that help keep you going during the busy, holiday season!
I like to top mine with some fresh chopped herbs and a bit of lemon zest. And if someone in my family is sick, I sometimes also add some fresh ginger to the broth. You can also throw in most any vegetable you might be craving like peas or bell peppers!
This is a great recipe for leftover Thanksgiving (or Chistmas) turkey. You can just sub out the chicken for your turkey!
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Want more soup recipes? Try this Chicken Tortilla Soup!
Chicken Barley Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2–3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger or to taste (optional)
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound chopped cooked boneless skinless chicken breast (I usually make mine in my Instant Pot)
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped rosemary
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme, stems removed
- Zest of 1 lemon or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup barley (I use Bob’s Red Mill)
Instructions
- Place a large dutch oven or pot over medium high heat and add in oil.
- Once oil is hot, add in garlic, onion, carrots and celery.
- Cook for a few minutes until onion becomes translucent.
- Next add in grated ginger if using.
- Sauté for 30 seconds to let the spices cook a bit, then add in chicken broth, chicken breast, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Bring soup to a boil, then stir in barley.
- Reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Just before serving, top with fresh chopped herbs and lemon zest to taste (optional).