Chicken Barley Soup
This hearty chicken barley soup is a comforting and nutritious meal that comes together with simple ingredients and minimal effort. The tender chicken, chewy barley, and vibrant vegetables create a wholesome and satisfying bowl of soup that is perfect for any day of the week. With its nourishing broth and fresh flavors, this soup is sure to warm both body and soul.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- âÀâ 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- âÀâ 4 carrots, diced small
- âÀâ 4 celery stalks, diced small
- âÀâ 1 medium yellow onion, diced small
- âÀâ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- âÀâ Coarse salt and ground pepper
- âÀâ 1.4l chicken broth
- âÀâ 5 sprigs thyme
- âÀâ 250g quick-cooking barley
- âÀâ 150 gms baby spinach
Instructions
- In a heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until just tender, about 8 minutes. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until chicken is opaque at edges, about 2 minutes.
- Add broth and thyme and bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until barley is tender and chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Yield
Serves 4
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