Crockpot Chicken and Barley Soup: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy the hearty and flavorful Crockpot Chicken and Barley Soup, perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup barley
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine all ingredients.
- Stir well to mix.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken before serving.
- Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Notes
- For added richness, consider adding a splash of cream before serving.
- This soup can also be made with frozen vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg