SPRING CHICKEN & BARLEY SOUP
A light, barley soup. . .perfect for Spring and Summer. This is a high fiber, low fat and heart healthy soup. Recipe originally from Eating Well Magazine, but switched up a bit after making! Feel free to add some salt free all purpose seasoning or Italian Seasoning in the last 5 minutes of cooking; I used Recipe #334780 with great results. The orange peel is the secret ingredient in this recipe. . .brightens it right up!
Provided by januarybride
Categories Clear Soup
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add onion and celery and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Add garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add broth, chicken and barley. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate with a slotted spoon.
- Return the broth to a simmer and cook until the barley is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, shred the chicken or cut into bite-size pieces; discard the bone.
- When the barley is done, add the chicken, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes with juice, asparagus, peas, salt and a grinding of pepper; return to a simmer.
- Cover and cook over low heat until the asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes more.
- Gather basil and orange zest and finely chop together.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle each serving with a generous pinch of the basil mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.5, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 693.7, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 7.3, Protein 20
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Jessica Ainsworth
[email protected]This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal.
Kia Gator
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out really well. It's a great soup for a cold winter day.
Yeager
[email protected]This soup is just okay. I found it to be a bit bland and the barley was a little too chewy for my liking.
Naro Castro
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The chicken and vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.
Prabin Bishunke
[email protected]This soup is delicious! It's hearty and flavorful, and the barley gives it a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.
Kowsar Gaming Islam
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of the chicken, barley, and vegetables. It's the perfect soup for a busy weeknight.
Emmanuel Konadu
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the addition of the barley, it gives the soup a nice heartiness. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Charles Miller
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery.
Dahunsi Tolulope
[email protected]This soup is delicious! It's hearty and flavorful, and the barley gives it a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.
Millie White
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting. I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.
Sajid abasyn
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of the chicken, barley, and vegetables. It's the perfect soup for a busy weeknight.
Erika Nowak
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great soup for a cold winter day. I will definitely be making it again.
Amran Ali
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the addition of the barley, it gives the soup a nice heartiness. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Wham-O Dano
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's very flavorful and the barley gives it a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.
FragicZ
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery.
David Hulme
[email protected]This soup is so comforting and flavorful! The barley adds a nice heartiness and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.