Savory Chicken Barley Soup with Root Vegetables

Lu’s Chicken Barley Soup

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Recipe Category: Chicken
Keywords: Poultry, Grains, Vegetable, Meat, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Potluck, Savory, Brunch, Stove Top, Less than 4 Hours

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp ground sage
• 2 chicken legs
• 2 skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 – 3/4 cup pearl barley
• 1 potato, peeled and diced
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 1 cup lima beans

Nutrition Information (per serving)

• Calories: 262.8
• Total Fat: 9.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.3g
• Cholesterol: 46.2mg
• Sodium: 97mg
• Carbohydrates: 31.1g
  • Fiber: 6.3g
  • Sugars: 3.6g
• Protein: 14.1g

Instructions

1. Saute Onion and Celery: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced celery. Saute until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.

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2. Simmer with Chicken: Pour in water and add sliced carrots, bay leaves, ground allspice, ground sage, chicken legs, and skinless chicken thighs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Add Barley: Stir in pearl barley. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, allowing the barley to cook and flavors to meld.

4. Include Potatoes and Beans: Add diced potato, frozen green beans, and lima beans to the pot. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the barley is fully cooked.

5. Prepare Chicken: Remove the chicken pieces from the soup. Once cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones, chop it, and return it to the soup. Discard the bones and bay leaves.

6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.

This hearty Chicken Barley Soup recipe is perfect for a comforting meal, packed with wholesome ingredients and savory flavors. It’s ideal for gatherings or as a satisfying meal any day of the week. Enjoy the blend of tender chicken, hearty barley, and nutritious vegetables in every spoonful!