CHICKEN AND BARLEY SOUP

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large leek (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced and rinsed
1/2 small head Savoy cabbage, chopped
2 teaspoons paprika, plus more for topping
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken (skin discarded)
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery and leek and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leek softens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cabbage, paprika,
1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and stir to coat. Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring often, until the cabbage is wilted and the vegetables start browning, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add 2 cups water, the chicken broth and chopped chicken to the pot; bring to a simmer. Add the barley, cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
Divide the soup among bowls. Top with the sour cream, dill and more paprika.