Chicken Soup for Your Cold
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- 🕓 Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🕒 Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
🥣 Description: This comforting chicken soup is a soothing remedy, perfect for those battling a cold or sore throat. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavors become, offering both warmth and nourishment to help alleviate symptoms and boost well-being.
🥦 Recipe Category: Low Cholesterol
🔎 Keywords: Healthy, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
🛒 Ingredients:
- 6-8 cups water
- 4-5 chicken bouillon cubes
- 2 onions
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups barley
🔪 Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by cutting up the chicken or turkey into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onions and slice the mushrooms, ensuring they are ready for the soup.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large pot, add the water, chicken bouillon cubes, chopped onions, sliced mushrooms, and any other ingredients except for the tomatoes and barley. Allow the flavors to meld together as the soup simmers.
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Simmer First Phase: Bring the pot to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it simmer for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse and the chicken to cook thoroughly.
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Add Tomatoes: After the initial simmering period, introduce the chopped tomatoes into the soup. Stir gently to incorporate them, adding a vibrant burst of flavor and essential nutrients to the broth.
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Continue Simmering: Allow the soup to continue simmering for about an hour, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly cooked and the flavors have developed.
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Incorporate Barley: Once the soup has simmered for an hour, add the barley to the pot. Barley adds a hearty texture and additional nutritional value to the soup, making it more satisfying and wholesome.
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Final Simmer: Let the soup simmer for an additional hour, allowing the barley to soften and absorb the delicious flavors of the broth. This extended cooking time ensures that every spoonful of soup is packed with comforting goodness.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and serve piping hot. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy the nourishing warmth of this homemade chicken soup, specially crafted to comfort and heal.
Whether you’re feeling under the weather or simply craving a nourishing meal, this chicken soup is sure to hit the spot with its wholesome ingredients and rich, comforting flavors. Make a big batch to enjoy throughout the week, or share it with loved ones to spread the warmth and goodness of homemade cooking.
