Chunky Chicken-Barley Soup

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Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
40 Mins
Yield
Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
By Frances Johnson, Cropwell, Alabama
October 2006
RECIPE BY Southern Living

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

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 208
  • Caloriesfromfat 17%
  • Fat 3.9g
  • Satfat 0.8g
  • Monofat 2.1g
  • Polyfat 0.7g
  • Protein 15.4g
  • Carbohydrate 28.4g
  • Fiber 6g
  • Cholesterol 30mg
  • Iron 1.4mg
  • Sodium 674mg
  • Calcium 46mg

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.

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Ratings & Reviews

JennCsida5's Review

kimca01
March 03, 2013
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MomMartha
January 24, 2013
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

crmeng
June 01, 2012
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

JoniBabi
February 19, 2012
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MomMartha's Review

JennCsida5
November 28, 2010
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!