Chicken And Grains Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken And Grains Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs, skinned; 6 chicken legs, skinned; 2 Tbsp. cooking oil; 7 c. chicken broth; 1 c. pearl barley; 1/2 c. wheat berries; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 4 medium carrots, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces; 1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen cut green beans, thawed; 3 stalks celery, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed; snipped parsley

Servings: persons

6 chicken thighs, skinned
6 chicken legs, skinned
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
7 c. chicken broth
1 c. pearl barley
1/2 c. wheat berries
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 medium carrots, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen cut green beans, thawed
3 stalks celery, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed
snipped parsley

1
In large pot brown chicken thighs and legs 1/2 at a time 15 minutes.
2
Set aside.
3
Drain fat.
4
To saucepan, add chicken broth, barley, wheat berries, onion, bay leaves and pepper.
5
Bring to boil; reduce heat.
6
Return chicken to pot and simmer, covered, over medium heat 30 minutes.
7
Stir in carrots, green beans and celery. Cook, covered, 15 minutes more or until chicken and grains are tender.
8
Remove and discard bay leaves.
9
Stir in cream cheese. Cook and stir until cheese melts.
10
Garnish with parsley.
11
Yields 8 servings.

1418

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

216

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken thighs, skinned, 6 chicken legs, skinned, 2 Tbsp. cooking oil, 7 c. chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Grains Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken And Grains Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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