Spring Chicken And Barley Broth With Roasted Cherry

Name: Spring Chicken And Barley Broth With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small spring chicken; 20 cherry tomatoes; 2 tablespoons light olive oil; 1 medium onion, peeled and finely sliced; 4 celery stalks, peeled and finely sliced; 3 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 1.5 liters good chicken stock; 150 grams barley, rinsed; 150 grams green split peas, rinsed; 1 bag fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped; sea salt crystals and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 small spring chicken
20 cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely sliced
4 celery stalks, peeled and finely sliced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1.5 liters good chicken stock
150 grams barley, rinsed
150 grams green split peas, rinsed
1 bag fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped
sea salt crystals and freshly ground black pepper

1
Roast the chicken in a medium oven until cooked through, allow to cool slightly then remove the skin and chop the flesh into bite-sized pieces.
2
Roast the cherry tomatoes in a medium oven for around 15 minutes or until they start to caramelise around the edges then remove from the oven and let them cool.
3
Warm the oil in a soup pot, add the onion, garlic, celery, carrot, 1 teaspoon sea salt crystals and a few good grindings of black pepper and saute gently over a low heat until just tender - about 10 minutes.
4
Add the stock and thyme, stir in the barley and split peas, bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer very gently for 25-30 minutes or until the barley and split peas are tender but still have a slight bite.
5
Check the seasoning then add the chicken flesh, the roasted tomatoes and the spinach. Stir everything very gently making sure the tomatoes dont break up too much then simmer for a further 5-10 minutes.
6
Check the seasoning again and serve.

965

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

133

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: 1 small spring chicken, 20 cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons light olive oil, 1 medium onion, peeled and finely sliced, and more.

Yes, Spring Chicken And Barley Broth With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes 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!

Spring Chicken And Barley Broth With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Variations & substitutions

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