Chicken Noodle Soup With Barley Recipe

Name: Chicken Noodle Soup With Barley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Small Onions, Chopped; 1 clove Garlic, Crushed; 6 stalks Celery, Chopped; 2 whole Carrots, Chopped Or Sliced; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 6 whole Chicken Breasts, Cooked And Diced; 3 quarts Chicken Broth; 4 cups Water; 4 Tablespoons Chicken Bouillon Granules (or 4 Bouillon Cubes); 3/4 cups Barley, uncooked; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 3 cups Egg Noodles, uncooked

Servings: persons

2 whole Small Onions, Chopped
1 clove Garlic, Crushed
6 stalks Celery, Chopped
2 whole Carrots, Chopped Or Sliced
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
6 whole Chicken Breasts, Cooked And Diced
3 quarts Chicken Broth
4 cups Water
4 Tablespoons Chicken Bouillon Granules (or 4 Bouillon Cubes)
3/4 cups Barley, uncooked
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
3 cups Egg Noodles, uncooked

1
Note: you will need a very large soup/stock pot.
2
Cook onion, garlic, celery and carrot in oil until onion is transparent and soft.
3
Add chicken, broth, water and bouillion and bring to a boil. Add barley and pepper and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for an hour or so.
4
Add noodles and cook until tender.
5
Serve.
6
Notes: I have made this twice, once completely as written, and once I used a 1.5 pound bag of precooked, sliced, frozen fajita chicken. I figured about 4 oz. per breast is equivalent to 24 oz. Turned out pretty much the same.
7
I'm not sure exactly how many servings this makes. Both times were for potluck dinners with about 10 people each and I had leftovers to freeze.

1196

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

100

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Small Onions, Chopped, 1 clove Garlic, Crushed, 6 stalks Celery, Chopped, 2 whole Carrots, Chopped Or Sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Noodle Soup With Barley falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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 Noodle Soup With Barley

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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