Chicken Vegetable Barley Soup

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This chicken vegetable soup is hearty and has great flavor. I like barley in soups instead of rice, and this is a great use of barley.

chicken soup with vegetables and barley in colorful bowl
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Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 cup slivered almonds

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 ½ quarts chicken broth

  • 5 cups diced red potatoes

  • 3 cups chopped cooked chicken

  • 1 cup chopped carrots

  • 1 cup quick-cooking barley

  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Spread slivered almonds evenly onto a baking sheet.

  3. Toast in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside.

  4. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms, onion, celery, and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender. Stir in broth, potatoes, chicken, and carrots. Bring to a boil, then stir in barley. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

  5. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, butter, and toasted almonds. Season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

275 Calories
12g Fat
27g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 275
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 678mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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