{"id":21912,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-barley-soup\/"},"modified":"2024-05-07T16:29:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T21:29:02","slug":"chicken-barley-soup","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/chicken-barley-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Barley Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"
Whether paired with chicken, mushrooms or beef, perfectly plump barley is a wonderful addition to soups. I don’t let soup season pass without at least a few barley<\/a> soup recipes<\/a> in the mix. Chicken barley soup is my favorite rendition. Slightly lighter than beef barley soup<\/a> or mushroom barley soup<\/a>, it has all the flavors of classic chicken soup recipes<\/a> plus a creamy, toothsome grain.<\/p>\n The first part of this recipe is to cut a whole chicken<\/a> and cook it in water to create the soup’s stock base. From there, the additional ingredients are added to the stock, and in about an hour, the vegetables and barley are softened to al dente. Enjoy this soup straight off the stove, or make it ahead for an easy, hearty meal ready to go.<\/p>\n Fill a large stockpot with 8 cups water, and cook the chicken until fully cooked and tender. Cool the broth, and skim off the fat. Set the chicken aside until it’s cool enough to handle.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip: <\/em>Bring the chicken and water to a boil first, then lower the heat to simmer the chicken.<\/p>\n Remove the meat from the bones. Discard the bones, and cut the meat into cubes.<\/p>\n Return the meat to the stockpot. Add the carrots, celery, barley, onion, bouillon, salt, bay leaf, poultry seasoning, pepper and sage. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for about one hour, until the vegetables and barley are tender. Discard the bay leaf before serving.<\/p>\n You can store your chicken barley soup in the fridge in an airtight container for up to five days. The flavor will only develop more over time, making it a great make-ahead meal.<\/p>\n Yes, it’s easy to freeze soup<\/a>, and you can definitely freeze chicken barley soup without losing any of the flavor or texture. Make sure the soup is completely cool before storing it in a freezer-safe container. It will stay good for up to three months.<\/p>\n It’s unnecessary to presoak pearl barley, which is already softer than hulled barley. However, presoaking does help break down the grain for easier digestion, so you can soak them overnight if you prefer.<\/p>\n To thicken chicken barley soup that is too thin, you can use a beurre manie<\/em>, a mixture that’s equal parts softened butter and flour. Mix it together with a fork, then stir it gently into the soup as it heats. You can also make a cornstarch slurry. Either way, when you want to thicken sauce<\/a> or soup, cook the thickening agent long enough to remove any “raw” flavor.<\/p>\n You can serve any green salad<\/a> with chicken barley soup. To round out the meal, serve buttery dinner rolls<\/a> or a loaf of crusty bread alongside it.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Chicken barley soup is such an easy comfort food, you’ll want it on rotation for all of soup season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1989956,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[307563,306714,307330,304328,304998,305487,304338,303966,304988,303887,306848,305024,304297,304268,307307,324623,307559,306699,304028,304005,303883,304353],"categories-v2":[310546,312677,312710,310369,312737,308988,308319,308984,308481,308945,310796,308992,308495,308935,308478,309603,308965,308308,259483,310342,309177,310541,312672,308609,308549,308476,340273,309005],"coauthors":[340582],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chicken Corn 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Everything else I used as called for in the recipe. This was very easy to make and was a perfect meal for a cold, damp day. Adding the extra barley made it a bit more substantial. I will definitely be making this again.... delicious brothy soup.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RachelLeslie"},"reviewBody":"Just finished making it...it was easy & the sage was a revelation: most chicken soups add thyme, which I don't like in large amounts. I did add extra bouillon because the broth was kind of light on flavor, but it was acceptable. If you want more flavor, I recommend using chicken bone broth or just add more spices, but NOT more sage: it will get overpowering I believe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-09-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jane616"},"reviewBody":"Okay as far as chicken soup goes. Made my own stock and used 3\/4 cup of pearl barley. Additional chicken bouillon. Personal preference, beef barley soup. I guess I've never been a fan of chicken soup.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"chiclette72"},"reviewBody":" Could I cook this is a crockpot? I have cooked it in a pot before. It's wonderful. Family loves it. Would just like to try in a crockpot <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sandra0575"},"reviewBody":" I would change the recipe to use chicken stock but it's delicious! Big hit with the hubby! I used a whole fryer cooked off the bone as well. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-01-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LauraHettich"},"reviewBody":"I used chicken breasts, hulled barley to keep the healthy whole grain, and low sodium broth instead of water. Put it all into a pot for an hour and it was so easy. I\u2019m sure it would have been even more flavorful as written, but with more steps and more fat. It thickened up with the barley to a stew like consistency. I\u2019m not sure if it was supposed to do that but I loved it. My family was pleased with it but not raving. My husband thought it felt very light, which is good or bad. To me, the flavors here had depth and this was great healthy comfort food for a cold day- a great recipe and a keeper in my book. . I made sure to get permission from the fam to make it again. ??","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-03-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"herbsnflowers"},"reviewBody":"Very good. Have made this several times.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cshenry1"},"reviewBody":"I wanted a quick adaptation (no veggie chopping), so I used 1\/2 frozen chopped onion and a bag of frozen mixed vegetables instead of the other vegetables and it was great! Next time, I will follow the recipe as onion, celery, and carrots are so good in chicken and noodles so I know they will be in this recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jsusan"},"reviewBody":"OMG, this is the most wonderful soup I have ever had in my life! It not only taste fabulous, the aroma is amazing. It is 15 degrees outside and what a perfect day for this excellent soup.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"marlenap"},"reviewBody":"My family loves this soup! I use turkey instead of chicken. Great way to use up leftover turkey.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Dienna"},"reviewBody":"This is one of the best recipes I have ever tried. This is absolutely delicious and very filling. I normally prefer the creamier soups so for this to hit a 5 star rating from me says a LOT about the quality.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"hedjo"},"reviewBody":"This was great. Loved the barley!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jetluvs2cook"},"reviewBody":"Very good and healthy soup! I used chicken breast, and instead of water used fat free chicken broth, I was out of bay leaves, so used thyme instead. Will be making this again for sure!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-04-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sue Zappa","givenName":"Sue","familyName":"Zappa"},"reviewBody":"This has been one of our family's favorite soup recipes since it was first published. We have 6 children & all of them still ask for it, some make it for themselves now! I use 3 chicken breasts instead of the whole chicken because none of us cares for the dark meat of the chicken. Other than that, I follow the recipe--excellent!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"edhenrichs"},"reviewBody":"My family loves this soup! I have substituted turkey at thanksgiving time. Whenever I make this I generally make 2 batches right away and freeze the second.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Wildroseww"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! The only thing extra that I added was 1\/4 teaspoon of celery seed & 2 stalks of celery. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Cook the chicken<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Remove the chicken meat<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Finish the soup<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Chicken Barley Soup Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Chicken Barley Soup<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze chicken barley soup?<\/h2>\n
Chicken Barley Soup Tips<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Do you soak barley before cooking?<\/h3>\n
How can you thicken chicken barley soup?<\/h3>\n
What do you serve with chicken barley soup?<\/h3>\n
Chicken Barley Soup Tips<\/h2> \r\n\r\n
Do you soak barley before cooking?<\/h3> \r\nFor this recipe, you do not need to presoak your barley; it will cook and expand sufficiently within the soup. But it\u2019s largely a matter of personal preference. Pre-soaking barley breaks down harder-to-digest proteins in grains (such as gluten) and produces a less chewy texture. \r\n\r\n
What kind of barley do you use for soup?<\/h3> \r\nYou will often discover that pearl barley is used in soups, as it cooks faster than grains such as pot barley, which is less processed and takes longer preparation and cooking time. \r\n\r\nCheck out this article on cooking whole grains<\/a>, including barley. \r\n\r\n
How can you thicken barley soup?<\/h3> \r\nTo thicken barley soup that is too thin, you can make a beurre manie<\/i>, which is softened butter mixed with an equal number of tablespoons flour. Mix it in a small bowl with a fork, then stir gently into your soup as it heats. You can also make a slurry with equal parts cornstarch and water. Pour it in the pot and whisk continuously over high heat until the soup starts to thicken. Learn more about thickening sauces and soups<\/a>. \r\n\r\nResearch contributed by Mark Neufang<\/a>, Taste Recipes Culinary Assistant<\/i>","Metadescription":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"No question\u2014this is my favorite barley soup! It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I have given the recipe to many of our friends and relatives. It simply tastes too good to keep to yourself! \u2014Diana Costello, Marion, Kansas","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a large stockpot, cook chicken in water until tender. Cool broth and skim off fat. Set chicken aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and cut meat into cubes. Return meat to pan along with remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until vegetables and barley are tender. Discard bay leaf.","SequenceNo":1}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Barley Soup","ID":95058},{"Name":"Soup Recipes","ID":94298}],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Grains","ID":102013},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[{"Name":"Publication","ID":0},{"Name":"Country Woman Recipes","ID":107253},{"Name":"Country Woman Soup Recipes","ID":107341}],"WinningRecipes":[{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":0},{"Name":"Winning Soup Recipes","ID":107235}],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Winning Recipes","ID":304353},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Broth & Stock Recipes","ID":306714},{"Name":"Soups","ID":306699},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Stock Pot","ID":304028},{"Name":"Stovetop Cookware","ID":304005},{"Name":"Health & Wellness","ID":304988},{"Name":"Diabetic","ID":304998},{"Name":"Low-Sodium","ID":305024},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Barley","ID":307563},{"Name":"Chicken","ID":307330},{"Name":"Meat & Poultry","ID":307307},{"Name":"Rice & Grains","ID":307559},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Lunch","ID":304297},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 cup: 259 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: <\/B>2-1\/2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.","NoOfRatings":24,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Chicken-Barley-Soup_EXPS_TOHAM25_2546_P2_MD_04_24_5b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Chicken-Barley-Soup_EXPS_TOHAM25_2546_P2_MD_04_24_5b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"","TipText":"
Chicken Barley Soup Tips<\/h2>
Do you soak barley before cooking?<\/h3> For this recipe, you do not need to presoak your barley; it will cook and expand sufficiently within the soup. But it\u2019s largely a matter of personal preference. Pre-soaking barley breaks down harder-to-digest proteins in grains (such as gluten) and produces a less chewy texture.
What kind of barley do you use for soup?<\/h3> You will often discover that pearl barley is used in soups, as it cooks faster than grains such as pot barley, which is less processed and takes longer preparation and cooking time. Check out this article on cooking whole grains<\/a>, including barley.
How can you thicken barley soup?<\/h3> To thicken barley soup that is too thin, you can make a beurre manie<\/i>, which is softened butter mixed with an equal number of tablespoons flour. Mix it in a small bowl with a fork, then stir gently into your soup as it heats. You can also make a slurry with equal parts cornstarch and water. Pour it in the pot and whisk continuously over high heat until the soup starts to thicken. Learn more about thickening sauces and soups<\/a>. Research contributed by Mark Neufang<\/a>, Taste Recipes Culinary Assistant<\/i>"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44029,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312672,"name":"Soups","slug":"soups","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312607,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Choose from a large selection of ingredients when making these irresistible soup recipes, including gazpacho, potato soup, vegetable soup, lentil soup, chicken soup, chowder, turkey soup, broth, bean soup, ham soup, barley soup, meatball soup and more.","parent":310796,"count":3196,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/soups\/"},{"term_id":312677,"name":"Barley Soups","slug":"barley-soups","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312612,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Barley can lend a rich, earthy flavor to any dish--including barley soup. Try these tempting barley soup recipes for lentil soup, beef barley soup, hamburger soup, stone soup, mushroom barley soup, chicken barley soup and more.","parent":312672,"count":72,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/soups\/barley-soups\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Chicken Barley Soup"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n