Chunky Chicken-Barley Soup

Name: Chunky Chicken-Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped carrot; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth; 1 3/4 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup chopped cooked chicken; 1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley

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Prep Time

15 Mins

Cook Time

40 Mins

Yield

Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)

Our users rave about this easy chicken soup. It freezes well, so make a large batch and portion it out for easy lunches.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
1 3/4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley

How to Make It

Step 1

Sauté first 4 ingredients in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, 1 3/4 cups water, and next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, 23 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Step 2

Add chicken and barley; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until barley is tender.

Ratings & Reviews

JennCsida5's Review

2013-03-03T10:11:47-05:00 kimca01

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kimca01's Review

2013-01-24T07:32:58-05:00 MomMartha

Never submitted a review on this site but had to for this one as it's delicious and I've made it at least 5-6 times already. Freezes well in freezer bags then can defrost for a quick lunch in the microwave. I do cook it long to get the barley softer. Doesn't look like much but makes up for it in taste. Thanks so much for the recipe. (Also, for those on WW - it depends on how many servings you make it into but it's a good 4-5 point, filling meal!)

crmeng's Review

2012-06-01T08:39:55-04:00 crmeng

Absolutely one of my favorite soups! Loved it the first time I tried it, and have been making it ever since. Delicious and healthy, quickly and easily prepared with a few on-hand ingredients -- what's not to love?

JoniBabi's Review

2012-02-19T16:27:45-05:00 JoniBabi

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MomMartha's Review

2010-11-28T18:21:26-05:00 JennCsida5

One of my favorite, go-to recipes. Have shared it with friends too. Comfort food at its best, and healthy too. Good use for leftover turkey as well!

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