Home & Garden Comfort

Slow-Simmered Chicken & Vegetable Soup

Name: Slow-Simmered Chicken & Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 3 carrots; 3 celery stalks; 1 yellow onion; 0.75 cup pearl barley; 2 tsp dried thyme; 2 bay leaves

A Sunday-pot classic: tender chicken, carrots, celery and barley in a thyme-scented broth.

American

Dinner

Dairy-free

Family-friendly

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Serves

Level

Moderate

Using low-sodium broth and loading the pot with vegetables makes this comfort food you can feel good about any night.

Ingredients

Servings

1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 carrots
3 celery stalks
1 yellow onion
0.75 cup pearl barley
2 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves

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Instructions

1Sauté diced onion, carrots and celery 5 minutes in a large pot.
2Add broth, barley, thyme, bay leaves and chicken; bring to a simmer.
3Simmer gently 45–55 minutes until barley is tender.
4Shred the chicken back into the pot; season to taste and serve.

Nutrition per serving

320

Calories

28g

Protein

30g

Carbs

Fiber

340mg

Sodium

Estimates only. For personalized food preferences and wellness goals, build a personalized meal plan. Ask your own care team before changing your diet for a medical condition.