CHICKEN VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP

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This soup is hearty and has great flavor. I like barley in soups instead of rice and this is a great use of barley.

Provided by LEENEMS

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

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped carrots
5 cups diced red potatoes
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 ½ quarts chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread slivered almonds evenly over a baking sheet. Toast in preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant.
  • Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Cook onions, celery, mushrooms, and garlic in oil until onions are tender.
  • Stir in carrots, potatoes, chicken, and broth. Bring to a boil, then stir in barley. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in butter, parsley, and toasted almonds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 61.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

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