Warm up with a must-try soup recipe
Physical Health · Jan 27, 2022
Chicken Barley Soup
With the new year underway, it can be difficult to remain creative in order to sustain healthy eating habits. Here is a dietitian-approved chicken barley soup recipe that is healthy, delicious, and will help keep you warm during the cold winter months.
(Serves 6)
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 small-medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 ribs of celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 small can of crushed tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup dry pearl barley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
- parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot on medium heat and add olive oil
- Add carrot, onion, and celery and stir. Saute for about 4-5 mins until softened. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds
- Add the tomato paste and stir to combine
- Add the chicken broth, parsley, chicken breasts, crushed tomatoes, and bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer over low heat for approx 25 mins, until chicken and vegetables are tender
- Pull out chicken breasts and place them in a large bowl. Shred chicken and return it to the pot
- Add barley, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 25 mins, until barley is cooked
- Discard bay leaves and serve with shredded parmesan cheese (optional). Enjoy!
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