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Golden Barley Chicken Soup

Warm up on a chilly night with this hearty and flavorful chicken and barley soup, packed with veggies and crunchy almonds.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
60 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
2

Nutrition

calories275calories
carbohydrates39g
fat12g
protein16g

Ingredients

1 cup sliced almonds
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
4 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped carrots
5 cups diced red potatoes
3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
2.5 quarts chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 tbsp butter
0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt, pepper to taste

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread sliced almonds on a baking sheet. Toast in preheated oven until golden and fragrant.

2

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery, mushrooms, and garlic in the oil until onions soften.

3

Stir in carrots, potatoes, chicken, and broth. Bring to a boil, then add barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

4

Remove from heat<dummy00019> Add butter, parsley, and toasted almonds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.