Chicken Barley Soup

• Meat

  • 2 1/2 cups Chicken, cooked
  • 1 tsp Poultry seasoning

• Produce

  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups Carrots
  • 3 stalks Celery
  • 2 tbsp Dill, Fresh
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 Onion, large
  • 3 tbsp Parsley, fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme, dried
  • 1 can Tomatoes, low sodium

• Canned Goods

  • 8 cups Chicken broth, low-sodium

• Pasta & Grains

  • 3/4 cup Pearl barley

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 cups low sodium chicken broth (or homemade)
• 1½ cups chopped carrots
• 3 stalks chopped celery, sliced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) low sodium diced tomatoes, lightly drained
• ¾ cup pearl barley
• 2½ cups cooked chicken
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh dill
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

• Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add onion & garlic and cook until slightly softened. Add remaining ingredients except fresh herbs.
• Bring to a boil and let simmer uncovered for 1 hour or until barley is tender.
• Discard bay leaves and stir in fresh herbs.