CHICKEN VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP

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Just what the doctor ordered for those long, cold winter days. I like to serve this with some garlic bread and a salad, but it is complete and nutritious on its own.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large white onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 1/2 cups water
2 quarts chicken stock
1 cup pearl barley
2 cups diced cooked chicken breasts
2 cups fresh green beans, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in large soup pot or Dutch oven. Cook onions, celery, carrots and garlic until soft, about 8 minutes. Add thyme, salt and pepper, stir, and cook another minute to let vegetables absorb seasonings.
  • Add water and chicken stock to pot and bring to a boil. Add barley and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until barley is thoroughly cooked.
  • Stir in diced chicken and fresh green beans. Cover and simmer an additional 15 minutes.
  • Immediately stir in Parmesan cheese until dissolved. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.1, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 39.4, Sodium 588.3, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 21.1

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