Chicken and barley soup

Barley is a whole, high-fibre grain packed with nutritional value. Barley appeals to kids because of its soft texture. This recipe freezes well.

By Nadine Day RD
143 cal Serves 6
Prep time 0h 15m
Cook time 1h 10m
Total time 1h 25m
Chicken and barley soup in a white bowl

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a large stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, celery and carrots until onions are soft. About 10 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add garlic and chicken and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside.

  3. Step 3

    Add oregano, barley, stock and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 hour.

  4. Step 4

    Season with black pepper and serve.

Nutritional information

Per serving (3/4 cup / 175 ml)

Calories
143
Protein
11 g
Sodium
183 mg
Potassium
395 mg
Total fat
2 g
Saturated fat
0
Cholesterol
22 mg
Carbohydrates
21 g
Fibre
3 g

Recipe developed by Nadine Day, PH Ec. ©Heart and Stroke Foundation 2009.

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