Chicken Barley Soup with Sweet Potato
This hearty Chicken Barley Soup with Sweet Potato pairs tender chicken and nutty barley with sweet, buttery cubes of sweet potato for a balanced, satisfying bowl. Aromatic garlic, onions, and dill add warmth and freshness, making it a comforting choice for chilly evenings. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the rich, savory broth.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large heavy stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir the onion, celery, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is slightly tender, about 8 minutes.
- 2
Stir the chicken stock, chicken, carrots, parsnips, and barley into the onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the barley is slightly tender, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Stir the sweet potatoes into the soup and simmer until the sweet potatoes and barley are tender, about 30 minutes; season with dill, salt, and pepper.
- Calories 179.89 kcal Moderate
- Protein 12.5 g Good Source
- Carbs 28.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.5 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.34 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 34.4 mg Moderate
- Sodium 628.07 mg High
- Fiber 4.94 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.04 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 125.49 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.78 mg Low Source
- Potassium 270.6 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 797.68 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 17.78 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Barley Soup with Sweet Potato is an American dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Celery, Chicken Stock, and Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 179.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Barley Soup with Sweet Potato?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken Barley Soup with Sweet Potato made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Celery, Chicken Stock, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Barley Soup with Sweet Potato?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Barley Soup with Sweet Potato?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 179.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Barley Soup with Sweet Potato easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
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