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Cornfed chicken and barley soup

chicken breasts, diced

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
  • Instructions:

    1. Sauté the Chicken:
      • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced cornfed chicken breasts to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
    2. Sauté the Vegetables:
      • In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    3. Add the Barley and Broth:
      • Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Add the rinsed pearl barley, chicken broth, bay leaf, and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    4. Simmer the Soup:
      • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for about 45-50 minutes, or until the barley is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
    5. Adjust Seasoning and Serve:
      • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and

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