Ingredients for Chicken Soup With Lentils And Barley
- Leeks
- Green Sweet Pepper
- Garlic Clove
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chicken Broth
- 4 cups water
- Dry Lentils
- Dried Basil
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Rosemary
- Cooked Chicken
- 2 carrots, chopped
- Quick Cooking Barley
- Tomatoes
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How to Make Chicken Soup With Lentils And Barley
- Sauté 1 cup chopped leeks or 1 medium onion, 1 chopped bell pepper, and 2 cloves minced garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in 8 cups chicken broth, 4 cups water, 1 cup green lentils, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add 1.5 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced), 2 chopped carrots, and 1/2 cup barley.
- Cover and simmer for another 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots and barley are tender.
- Stir in 1 (14.5 ounce) can of undrained diced tomatoes.
- Heat through for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optional: Add a parmesan rind during the last 10 minutes of simmering for extra richness.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
30g
Fat
9g
Carbs
15g
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