SWEET POTATO CHICKEN SOUP WITH BARLEY

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I have had this recipe for quite some time, but can't remember where it came from. Anyway, it's really yummy.

Provided by Michelle Bersani =^..^=

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tsp olive oil
1 large spanish onion, peeled and diced
3 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 c celery, diced
3 c carrots, sliced
2 parsnips, grated
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 1/4 c pearl barley, uncooked
2 1/2 - 3 qt chicken stock (or broth)
3 c boneless chicken breast, poached and diced
1/4 c fresh dill, chopped
kosher salt & fresh groud pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy stock pot.
  • 2. Saute garlic, onions, celery and carrot for 8 minutes.
  • 3. Add parsnips, barley, chicken and chicken stock.
  • 4. Bring to a boil; simmer on medium-high heat for 30 minutes.
  • 5. Add the sweet potatoes and cook an additional 30 minutes.
  • 6. Add dill and season with salt and pepper.

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