Flavorful Mexican Chicken & Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Flavorful Mexican Chicken & Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 cups water; 5 tablespoons chicken bouillon; 8 -10 garlic cloves, minced well; 2 Spanish onions, diced; 1 green pepper, diced small; 4 carrots, pared and sliced thick; 3 medium zucchini, diced into large cubes; 2 (15 ounce) cans corn; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking barley (can use brown rice instead); 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 -3 tablespoons cumin; 1 -3 teaspoon cayenne (optional); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (save some cilantro leaves for garnish); reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; sour cream (garnish)

Servings: persons

20 cups water
5 tablespoons chicken bouillon
8 -10 garlic cloves, minced well
2 Spanish onions, diced
1 green pepper, diced small
4 carrots, pared and sliced thick
3 medium zucchini, diced into large cubes
2 (15 ounce) cans corn
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking barley (can use brown rice instead)
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
2 -3 tablespoons cumin
1 -3 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (save some cilantro leaves for garnish)
reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
sour cream (garnish)

1
In large Dutch oven, boil water, boullion, garlic and onion.
2
Add zucchini and carrots, boiling until soft.
3
Add corn, kidney beans, and black beans. Bring to a boil.
4
Add chili powder and cumin to taste. Let boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add cilantro to soup and stir.
6
Finally, add barley. Simmer soup for 15 minutes, or until barley is soft.
7
Taste soup -- adjust seasonings as you wish -- adding more chili powder, cayenne, or cumin if you like it more spicy. Can add water if you desire less zing.
8
Serve in soup bowls, adding fresh cilantro to the top, with shredded cheddar cheese, OR a dollop of sour cream in the center.

710

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 20 cups water, 5 tablespoons chicken bouillon, 8 -10 garlic cloves, minced well, 2 Spanish onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Flavorful Mexican Chicken & 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.

Flavorful Mexican Chicken & Barley Soup

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