CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP WITH SWEET POTATO

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I got this recipe from my mother; it's a hearty soup, perfect for a crisp fall day. The sweet potato and barley combine for a unique chicken soup that is always a crowd-pleaser! (Also a great way to use chicken leftovers.)

Provided by Sharon Stoudt

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

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, diced
½ cup diced celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ quarts chicken stock
3 cups diced cooked chicken breast
3 cups sliced carrots
2 parsnips, diced
1 ¼ cups barley
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
½ cup chopped fresh dill
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, and garlic in hot oil until onion is slightly tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir chicken stock, chicken, carrots, parsnips, and barley into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until barley is slightly tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir sweet potatoes into soup and simmer until sweet potatoes and barley are tender, about 30 minutes; season with dill, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 529.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

Chaminda Nishantha
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Anuwar Shohid
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This looks amazing!


Tytianna Reed
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Can't wait to make this for my family!


Aj Sahib
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Will definitely try this recipe!


Deloar Hossain
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Delicious!


Ismot Jahan
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This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I think it could have used more flavor.


Elton Berberi
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really flavorful and the chicken and vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


FtR khokhar
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This soup was a lifesaver on a cold winter night. It was so easy to make and it warmed me up from the inside out. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Tamem Abdi
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


Ranaali Raza
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! I just threw all the ingredients in the pot and let it cook on low for 8 hours. The soup was so flavorful and comforting when I came home from work.


Shamima Akter
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning or maybe some fresh herbs. Otherwise, it was a good, hearty soup.


Kyrah Killion
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The sweet potato and chicken were the perfect complements to the barley and the broth was very flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Turjoy Ritchil
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This soup was easy to make and turned out delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. The chicken was tender and the vegetables were cooked just right. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kourtenay
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so hearty and filling. I'll definitely be making this again!


Mahdia Alizada
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This soup was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the chicken and vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of sweet potato, which added a touch of sweetness and creaminess.