Warm Hearty Chicken Soup (Printable Recipe Version)
A warm bowl of soup with barley, tender chicken, and fresh veggies all simmered together for a satisfying, flavorful meal in just 40 minutes.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
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3/4 cup barley.
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
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1 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1 teaspoon onion powder.
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1 teaspoon pepper.
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2 teaspoons salt.
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4 cups chicken stock.
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2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken.
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3 ribs celery, diced (approx. 3/4 cup).
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2 medium carrots, diced (about 3/4 cup).
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2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon).
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1 medium onion, diced (roughly 3/4 cup).
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2 tablespoons olive oil.
# Steps to Make It:
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Wash barley thoroughly, drain, and put it aside.
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Warm up some olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and garlic. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper, and cook until the onion looks clear.
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Stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder with everything in the pot.
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Throw in the chicken, carrots, celery, and rinsed barley. Give it all a quick mix.
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Pour in the chicken stock, crank up the heat to bring it to a boil, then drop it to low. Taste and adjust if needed. Cover and let everything cook for half an hour until the barley's tender.
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Give it one final taste and add more salt or pepper if you think it’s needed.
# Extra Information:
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Use any type of cooked chicken you’ve got handy.
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Always rinse barley before you cook it.
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Feel free to change up the flavoring to match your taste.