Chicken and Potato Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken and Potato Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs ground chicken (turkey can also be used); 1 ¼ cups quick-cooking barley; 2 (15 ounce) cans Italian tomatoes, diced and not drained; 1 cup onion, diced fine; 2 carrots, diced fine (medium size); ⅔ cup celery, diced fine; 2 (15 ounce) cans potatoes, drained and chopped; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 -3 teaspoons garlic, minced (more or less to taste); 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil (to saute the chicken and vegetables); salt; pepper; parmesan cheese; fresh spinach

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs ground chicken (turkey can also be used)
1 ¼ cups quick-cooking barley
2 (15 ounce) cans Italian tomatoes, diced and not drained
1 cup onion, diced fine
2 carrots, diced fine (medium size)
⅔ cup celery, diced fine
2 (15 ounce) cans potatoes, drained and chopped
6 cups chicken broth
2 -3 teaspoons garlic, minced (more or less to taste)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil (to saute the chicken and vegetables)
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese
fresh spinach

1
Chicken (or turkey) -- In a large pot, add the olive oil and bring to medium to medium high heat.
2
Add in the chicken (or turkey), garlic, celery, carrots and onion and saute until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are slightly tender.
3
It should take around 10 minutes.
4
Broth and Barley -- Add the broth and bring it to a boil.
5
Add the barley and reduce the heat to a medium simmer and cook until the barley is tender.
6
About 15 minutes.
7
It depends, it can vary, just keep an eye on it.
8
Finish -- When the barley is just about done, firm but tender, add in the tomatoes, potatoes (drained), worcestershire, basil, salt and pepper to taste, and cook another few minutes to combine all the flavors.
9
About 5 minutes or so.
10
Serve -- Toss in the parsley and stir well until combined.
11
If you want, you can add some fresh spinach.
12
It only takes a couple of minutes to wilt.
13
Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and serve with some crusty bread and a tossed salad.
14
It is a great quick cooking easy soup for a weeknight dinner.
15
ENJOY!

880

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs ground chicken (turkey can also be used), 1 ¼ cups quick-cooking barley, 2 (15 ounce) cans Italian tomatoes, diced and not drained, 1 cup onion, diced fine, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Potato Barley 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.

Chicken and Potato Barley Soup

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