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Slow Cooker Chicken and Barley Soup Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and comforting soup combining tender chicken, vegetables, and pearl barley, perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (thighs can be used as well)
  • 1 large carrot (diced)
  • 1 stalk celery (diced)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
  • ¾ cup pearled barley
  • ½ lemon juice of lemon
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp salt (optional - can hold to end and add to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 8 cups chicken broth (or stock)
  • 2 fronds dill (whole stalk with leaves)

Instructions 

  • Place chicken breasts into the bottom of a greased slow cooker.
  • Add diced vegetables, sliced mushrooms, barley, seasonings, and lemon juice to the slow cooker.
  • Pour chicken broth over ingredients, stir, then top with dill fronds. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove chicken, shred, and return to the soup. Stir and serve.

Notes

This soup is perfect for meal prep and freezes well for later.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barley, chicken, slow cooker