How to Make Quick Easy Chicken Barley Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken barley soup is a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect for a chilly day or when you're feeling under the weather. This quick and easy recipe is a go-to for busy weeknights when you need something nourishing and delicious on the table in no time. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, you can have a steaming bowl of homemade soup ready in about 30 minutes.

Barley is a whole grain that adds a nutty flavor and a satisfying chew to the soup, while the chicken an...

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Ingredients

  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ⅔ cup barley
  • ⅓ cup rice
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Stir chicken, celery, carrots, onion, barley, rice, salt, and pepper into broth. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook until chicken and rice are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Nutrition

    281 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 1988mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 420mg