This flavorful chicken Barley Soup is a comfort food classic that is perfect for soup season. It’s quick and easy to make and full of delicious veggies.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword barley, chicken, soup
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Calories 434kcal
Cost $7.39
Equipment
heavy-bottomed pot
wooden spoon
cutting board
chef's knife
Ingredients
1Tablespoonolive oil
4mediumcelery stalksdiced small
4mediumcarrotsdiced small
1mediumyellow oniondiced small
1poundboneless skinless chicken breastscut into 1/2-inch pieces
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Then, add in the celery, carrots, and onions. Cook, often stirring, until the veggies are softened and the edges of the onion are beginning to brown, about 5-8 minutes.
Add chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often until the chicken is almost cooked through, about 4 minutes.
Add the broth, thyme sprigs, and poultry seasoning, and bring the soup to boil.
Add the barley and give the soup a good stir. Reduce the heat to simmer and cover the pot. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the barley is tender about 10-13 minutes.
Remove the thyme sprigs, season the soup with salt and pepper, and serve.