Best 9 Grandmas Chicken Barley Soup Recipes

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Calling all comfort food lovers! Are you seeking a hearty and flavorful dish that will warm you up from the inside out? Look no further than grandma's chicken barley soup. This classic recipe has been passed down through generations, and for good reason. It features a rich and savory broth brimming with tender chicken, plump barley, an assortment of vegetables, and aromatic herbs.

But the deliciousness doesn't stop there. This article presents a collection of grandma's chicken barley soup recipes, each with its unique twist to cater to diverse preferences. Whether you prefer a traditional approach, a gluten-free variation, a slow cooker adaptation, or a one-pot wonder, you'll find something to satisfy your cravings. So, grab a bowl and a spoon, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling cozy, content, and utterly satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP



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This is the way my Grandma made barley soup (she also made a version using beef stew meat). Serve with crusty bread. Great comfort food on a cold day.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 Tbsp olive oil
4 large chicken thighs, bone-in and skin on
6 c chicken broth, divided
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped
4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 clove garlic, peeled and minced
3/4 c pearl barley, uncooked
1 can(s) (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (do not drain)
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp fresh italian parsley, minced

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil over medium-high temperature in a large, heavy stockpot. Add chicken thighs, skin side down, and brown.
  • 2. Add 2 cups of the broth to pan and turn heat down to medium-low. Cover pot with lid. Cook about 40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Leaving broth in pan, remove chicken to a bowl and set aside to cool slightly. Cover chicken and refrigerate
  • 3. Add remaining broth to pan. Stir in remaining ingredients (except salt, pepper and parsley). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover pan. Simmer about 1 1/2 hours, until barley and vegetables are done.
  • 4. Meanwhile, remove chicken meat and skin from bones. Discard bones and coarsely chop meat and skin (if you do not want the skin, skip the browning process and discard skin after removing meat from bones). Add to pot for last 1/2 hour and cook until heated through. (If soup is too thick at this point, add some water) Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5. Stir in parsley and ladle into bowls.

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN-BARLEY SOUP



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This is the way my Grandma made barley soup (she also made a version using beef stew meat). Great on a cold day served with a crusty French bread.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large chicken thighs, bone-in and skin on
6 cups chicken broth, divided
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced (do not drain)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and black pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium-high temperature in a large, heavy stockpot. Add chicken thighs, skin side down, and brown.
  • Add 2 cups of the broth to pan and turn heat down to medium-low. Cover pot with lid. Cook about 40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Leaving broth in pan, remove chicken to a bowl and set aside to cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Add remaining broth to pan. Stir in remaining ingredients (except salt, pepper and parsley). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover pan. Simmer about 1 1/2 hours, until barley and vegetables are done.
  • Meanwhile, remove chicken meat and skin from bones. Discard bones and coarsely chop meat and skin (if you do not want the skin, skip the browning process and discard skin after removing meat from bones). Add to pot for last 1/2 hour and cook until heated through. (If soup is too thick at this point, add some water) Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add parsley and ladle into bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.6, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 39.5, Sodium 645.7, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 5, Protein 15.6

CHICKEN WITH BARLEY SOUP



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This is a high-protein, high-fiber, and low-fat recipe that is very filling. I usually double the recipe so I have plenty of leftovers. The soup freezes well. This soup comes out very thick; if you like a thinner soup, add more water or reduce the barley to 1/2 cup. This soup recipe is very flexible. Adjust amount of veggies and seasonings to your family's taste.

Provided by Carolyn LaLumiere Miller

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups water
2 pounds chicken thighs, or more to taste
1 ½ cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery (try to include celery leaves)
1 onion, chopped
¾ cup pearl barley
3 bay leaves
1 cube chicken bouillon, or more to taste
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine water, chicken thighs, and bay leaves in a large stock pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and cook at a simmer until the chicken is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to a cutting board to cool. Remove and discard bones, skin, and fat from chicken. Cut remaining meat into bite-sized pieces.
  • Cool broth until the fat congeals on the surface. Skim and discard fat.
  • Return soup to heat; add carrots, celery, onion, pearl barley, bay leaves, chicken bouillon, poultry seasoning, sage, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, place cover on the pot, and simmer until the barley is cooked and the vegetables are tender, 60 to 90 minutes. Stir lemon juice into the soup just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 85.2 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 703.5 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

GRANDMA'S CHICKEN SOUP



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Whenever you're feeling sick, this will make you feel better! Trust me, you can even freeze it, this way you have it whenever you need it. Serve with egg noodles, if desired.

Provided by Love2c0ok

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (5 pound) whole chicken
1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
1 pound celery, sliced
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch fresh dill
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
10 cups warm water as needed

Steps:

  • Clean chicken and remove some, but not all, fat. Place in a 2-quart soup pot with carrots, celery, tomatoes, and onion. Tie all dill sprigs into a bunch with kitchen string; add to the pot with salt and pepper. Add water until chicken is covered by 2 inches.
  • Cook over medium-low heat until chicken is just about cooked through, about 3 hours. Remove chicken to a platter and allow to cool slightly, 15 to 20 minutes. Cut meat off the bones, place meat back into the pot, and discard the bones. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through, about 30 minutes longer. Remove dill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 53.2 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 908.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

QUICK EASY CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP



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Easiest chicken soup I've ever found.

Provided by Charley

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 281.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 40.4 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1987.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP



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No question-this is my favorite barley soup! It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I have given the recipe to many of our friends and relatives. It simply tastes too good to keep to yourself! -Diana Costello, Marion, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 5 servings (about 1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 broiler/fryer chicken (2 to 3 pounds), cut up
8 cups water
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, cook chicken in water until tender. Cool broth and skim off fat. Set chicken aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and cut meat into cubes. Return meat to pan along with remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until vegetables and barley are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP



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No question-this is my favorite soup. It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I have given the recipe to many of our friends and relatives. It tastes too good to keep to yourself!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up
2 quarts water
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried sage

Steps:

  • In a stock pot, cook chicken in water until tender. Remove chicken and set aside until cool enough to handle. Cool broth and skim off fat. , Remove meat from bones; discard bones and cut meat into cubes; return to pot along with remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for at least 1 hour or until vegetables and barley are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRANDMA'S VEGETABLE SOUP



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This recipe is so easy and so good. My grandma used to make it for us.

Provided by BRANDY3

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 potatoes, diced
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans
1 pinch ground ginger
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Crumble the ground beef into a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Drain off grease and pour in the tomato juice. Add the onion, carrot, and potato. Pour in the entire contents of the cans of corn and green beans. Season with ginger, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and let simmer 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 763.7 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP



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Warm up with a bowl of soup that's brimming with healthy grains and bright vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 carrots, diced small
4 celery stalks, diced small
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
5 sprigs thyme
1 cup quick-cooking barley
5 ounces baby spinach (5 cups)

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or other 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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrients to your soup. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and peas.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still tender. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Add the barley towards the end of cooking: Barley takes about 30 minutes to cook, so add it to the soup about 30 minutes before you plan to serve it.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Serve the soup hot: Chicken barley soup is best served hot, with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Grandma's chicken barley soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and hearty soup that your whole family will enjoy.

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