There’s nothing like a good and hearty chicken barley soup on a cold winters day. This soup is fast, clean, and delicious, with only 6 ingredients plus the seasonings! I use lots of dried oregano, which is great for the respiratory tract, colds and flu.
Chicken Barley Soup
- Total Time: 40min
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large split chicken breast, with skin and bones
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 12oz bag frozen broccoli
- 1 12oz bag frozen mixed vegetables
- 2–3 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 10–12 cups hot water
- 1 cup barley
Instructions
- Remove frozen broccoli and mixed vegetables from freezer and defrost in a bowl on the counter for about 1hr.
- Chop onion and mince garlic cloves, set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large stock pot on medium heat, add in the 2 large chicken breast, sear on each side for about 1 min.
- Next, add in minced garlic and chopped onions, mix and cook 1 min. Add in broccoli and mixed vegetables, mix and cook 3 min.
- Season with oregano, sea salt and black pepper, mix and cook 1 min.
- Add 10-12 cups hot water, mix and cover, cook on medium heat for about 15-20min, until chicken is tender. With a spoon, separate the chicken from the bones. Remove bones and skin.
- Add in 1 cup barley and cook for 10-15min until barley is soft.
- Re-season with sea salt/black pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
Health Benefits of Barley
- Rich in beneficial nutrients.
- Reduces hunger and may help with weight loss.
- Insoluble and soluble fiber, which helps with digestion.
- Beta-Glucans may help lower cholesterol.
- May help prevent colon cancer.
- May reduce heart disease.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 30min
- Category: Soup/Stews
- Method: One Pot Meals
