Best Chicken Barley Wild Rice Soup Recipes

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WILD RICE AND BARLEY SOUP MIX



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Warm up your loved ones on frosty winter nights with this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs soup mix. Layered in pretty bow-tied jars, it looks as good as it tastes. Include prep instructions!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/3 cup dried vegetable flakes
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup dried minced onion
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
8 cups water
Real bacon bits, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a pint-size jar with a tight-fitting lid, layer the barley, vegetable flakes, brown sugar mixture, bouillon granules, rice and onion, packing each layer tightly (do not mix). Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 4 months. Yield: 1 batch. , To prepare soup: Pour mix into a large saucepan. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with bacon bits if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHICKEN, BARLEY, & WILD RICE SOUP



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I get a whole lot of requests for this one, especially at church functions...although it seems I can't ever seem to make it the same way twice! It's one of those "everything but the kitchen sink" soups, so I make it with whichever of the ingredients I already have on hand. Sometimes with the beans, sometimes without, for...

Provided by Lisa Crum

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 chicken, cooked and de-boned, or 4 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed (save the broth! it goes in here too!)
1 large red onion, diced
4 ribs celery, diced
1/2 bag matchstick carrots, or 2 carrots thinly sliced (or more if you want 'em!)
1/2 c frozen collard greens (or 1 cup fresh)...or you could use spinach
1 garlic clove, minced
1 red potato, cut into matchsticks
1/4 c. minced parsley or 3 t. dried parsley
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp "better than bouillon" chicken base (i use it instead of regular bouillon because it has no msg)
1 15-oz. can chicken broth or the defatted/strained broth from the cooked chicken
1/2 of a 14-oz can diced tomatoes (just enough to add a touch of color)
1 qt water
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp mrs. dash
1 Tbsp onion powder
1/2 tsp thyme, dried
1/2 tsp crushed rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
1 c pearl barley, uncooked
1/2 c wild rice, uncooked
1/2 c frozen peas
1/2 of a 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
1/2 of a 15-oz. can great northern or white kidney (cannelini) beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
1/2 of a 15-oz. can red beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
1 bunch green onions w/tops, chopped
1 pkg real bacon pieces (the salad topping type)
(note: i usually dump the other half of the tomatoes and the beans into a freezer bag and save for a future batch)

Steps:

  • 1. Add red onion, celery, garlic, parsley, and carrots to olive oil and sauté until onion is tender. You can also add the barley and wild rice at this point to let it get a little browning action and flavor going.
  • 2. Transfer to stock pot and add remainder of ingredients except for the peas, beans, green onions and bacon.
  • 3. Bring to a slight boil, then reduce to med-low heat. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until rice and barley are tender. Add additional water and seasoning if needed...barley and rice soak up a lot of liquid, so you'll probably have to. You can make this as "soupy" as you wish, or you can leave it on the thicker side.
  • 4. Add frozen peas, beans, bacon pieces and green onion tops about 5 minutes before serving and heat through.
  • 5. Variation - Substitute ½ ring of diced smoked sausage for the bacon pieces and throw in some macaroni at the last minute.
  • 6. Serve! Great with oyster crackers or a grilled cheese sandwich. Bet you can't eat just one bowl!

CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP



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I'm originally from Minnesota, where wild rice grows in abundance and is very popular in recipes. This creamy chicken and wild rice soup has been part of our Christmas Eve menu for years. To save time, I cook the chicken and wild rice and cut up the vegetables the day before. -Virginia Montmarquet, Riverside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 quarts chicken broth
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup dry white wine or additional chicken broth
3 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups cubed cooked chicken

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., In Dutch oven, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in soup and wine. Add rice and chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

QUICK EASY CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP



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Easiest chicken soup I've ever found.

Provided by Charley

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 quarts chicken broth
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
⅔ cup barley
⅓ cup rice
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Stir chicken, celery, carrots, onion, barley, rice, salt, and pepper into broth. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook until chicken and rice are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 40.4 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1987.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP WITH CELERY, PARSLEY AND LEMON



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This soup is simultaneously cozy and fresh. It's just the kind of thing you want to eat when you're sick and seeking something that'll perk you up and get you through it. The soup simmers long enough for the rice to start to break down so it thickens the soup. If you prefer a brothier soup that's predominantly chicken and rice floating in broth, cook just until the rice is tender. Or if you want thick porridge, just keep simmering. (You can't really overcook chicken thighs.) Lemon juice adds brightness, as does the lively mix of parsley, lemon, garlic and celery leaves strewn on top.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, grains and rice, poultry, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups chicken broth
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 stalks celery, leaves reserved and stalks thinly sliced
3/4 cup jasmine rice (unrinsed)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest plus up to 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
1 small garlic clove
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or pot, combine the broth, chicken, celery and rice. Season lightly with salt. (Some broths have more salt than others, so start easy.) Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the rice starts to break down and lose its shape, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, finely chop together the parsley leaves, lemon zest and up to 1/2 cup celery leaves. Transfer to a small bowl, grate the garlic clove into the bowl, season with salt and stir to combine.
  • Using tongs, remove the chicken from the pot and transfer to a medium bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken into pieces, then stir it back into the soup. Remove from heat, stir in the butter (if using), and season to taste with salt. Stir in the lemon juice a little at a time until the soup is bright but still tastes like chicken. (You may not use the full 1/2 cup juice.)
  • Divide the soup among bowls and top with the parsley-lemon mixture. (The soup, minus the lemon juice and parsley mixture, can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; the rice will absorb liquid as it sits, so add more chicken broth when reheating. Add the lemon juice and fresh herb garnish just before serving.)

WILD RICE, MUSHROOM & BARLEY SOUP



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Delicious low-cal soup. You may want to add some meat and I love it with chicken sausages (sliced) and parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Provided by coxva

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces mushrooms
1 onion, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 whole red pepper, seeded and diced
6 cups water or 6 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/4 cup wild rice or 1/4 cup brown rice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt (or 1/4 tsp if salted broth is used)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large saucepan. Add mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook stirring 8 - 10 minutes over medium heat. Add water or broth, barley, wild rice, mustard and seasonings. Bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 50 minutes before serving. Ladle into bowls, serve with warm dark bread or fesh bagels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 626.2, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 4, Protein 6.7

CHICKEN WILD RICE SOUP I



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A slight variation on a recipe I received from a fellow Minnesota farm wife. A delicious soup that can also easily be cooked in a slow cooker and freezes well.

Provided by Sue

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup butter
1 finely chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup sliced carrots
½ pound fresh sliced mushrooms
¾ cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 cups half-and-half

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, celery and carrots and saute for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute for 2 more minutes. Then add the flour and stir well. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly, until all has been added. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer.
  • Next, add the rice, chicken, salt, curry powder, mustard powder, parsley, ground black pepper, almonds and sherry. Allow to heat through, then pour in the half-and-half. Let simmer for 1 to 2 hours. (Note: Do not boil or your roux will break.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 1514.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP



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Warm up with a bowl of soup that's brimming with healthy grains and bright vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 carrots, diced small
4 celery stalks, diced small
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
5 sprigs thyme
1 cup quick-cooking barley
5 ounces baby spinach (5 cups)

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until just tender, about 8 minutes. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until chicken is opaque at edges, about 2 minutes.
  • Add broth and thyme and bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until barley is tender and chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted, 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

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