Chicken Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe
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Chicken Vegetable Barley Soup

By: LEENEMS  
"This soup is hearty and has great flavor. I like barley in soups instead of rice and this is a great use of barley."

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Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 5 cups diced red potatoes
  • 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 2 1/2 quarts chicken broth
  • 1 cup quick-cooking barley
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread slivered almonds evenly over a baking sheet. Toast in preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant.
  2. Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Cook onions, celery, mushrooms, and garlic in oil until onions are tender.
  3. Stir in carrots, potatoes, chicken, and broth. Bring to a boil, then stir in barley. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, and stir in butter, parsley, and toasted almonds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 235 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 36mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2005 by JCELLARS 
This was terrific. Very easy and quick. I added more garlic, carrot, celery, and browned my... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2006 by DANIEDB 
I absolutely adore this soup. I usually double or even triple the recipe. In the winter, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by CHEFBROOKS 
I would give this 10 stars if I could. This was very tasty. I did not have mushrooms or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by Gutti 
The complex flavors are amazing. This is a new favorite in our home. My wife and I LOVED it. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2008 by chaeluna 
I LOVE this soup! I've made it several times. It's my favorite new mama dinner gift-barley... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2007 by MaoMao 
I made it last night (40 degree outside) and it was a great comforting soup for a cold night. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by mrsmcmartin 
Very yummy. I used lentils instead of barley (only because I had it on hand). This was an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by healthnut 
This is very warm and comforting. If you like mildly seasoned food then you will like this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2008 by readernut 
I thought the flavor of the soup was bland. It definitely needs spicing up. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by KJones 
Very good soup! I added two small cans of V8 and it turned out great! Thanks for sharing. MORE

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