Creamy Chicken Barley Soup
This creamy chicken barley soup is the ultimate comfort food, packed with tender chicken, chewy barley, and a rich, flavorful broth. It's perfect for a chilly evening!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup Pearl barley
- 1 large Onion diced
- 2 stalks Celery diced
- 2 carrots Carrots diced
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Pour in chicken broth and add barley. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until barley is tender.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and heat through. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley for extra flavor.