Chicken Barley Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons olive oil.
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup).
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon).
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2 medium carrots, chopped (about 3/4 cup).
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3 ribs celery, chopped (about 3/4 cup).
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2 cups rotisserie chicken.
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4 cups chicken stock.
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2 teaspoons salt.
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1 teaspoon pepper.
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1 teaspoon onion powder.
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1 teaspoon garlic powder.
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
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3/4 cup barley.
# Instructions:
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Rinse and drain barley and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and saute until onion is translucent.
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Add onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
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Add carrots, celery, barley, and chicken. Stir to combine.
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Add chicken stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, check seasoning, cover and simmer for 30 minutes until barley is soft.
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Do final taste test and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
# Notes:
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Can use any pre-cooked chicken.
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Barley should be rinsed before use.
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Adjust seasoning to taste.