Chicken soup with barley

A flavorful and healthy option for soup lovers. This  chicken soup with barley is very filling and can be served as a hearty main dish.

Prep time 35 min     cook time   1h
ingredients for 5-6
  • 1,2-1,5 kg chicken cut up in pieces
  • 1,5 l water or chicken stock
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 180-200 g barley or a mix of rice and barley
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder

1. In a large pot cook chicken in water until tender about 35 minutes. I usually add a teaspoon or two of salt at this point. Set chicken aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones using a fork.

2. If you prefer you can skim off some fat from the pot before returning the chicken to it with the remaining ingredients. Check the cooking time for barley.

3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and let simmer 1 hour or until the vegetables are tender and barley is cooked. Adjust seasoning.

BUON APPETITO!