Hearty Chicken, Veggie & Barley Soup
Hearty Chicken, Veggie & Barley Soup brings a cozy, well-rounded flavor with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and quick-cooking barley in a rich chicken broth. Toasted almonds add a subtle nutty depth and pleasing texture, while fresh parsley brightens each spoonful—perfect for a warming lunch or an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Chicken, Veggie & Barley Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Arrange the slivered almonds in an even layer on a baking sheet.
- 3
Toast in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir the mushrooms, onion, celery, and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is tender. Stir in the broth, potatoes, chicken, and carrots. Bring to a boil, then stir in the barley. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley, butter, and toasted almonds. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 342.97 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 23.75 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 31.27 g 11%
- Total Fat 14.29 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 3.2 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 66.61 mg High 22%
- Sodium 1225.13 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 6.71 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 2.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 101.03 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.29 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 661.99 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 38.03 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 6.92 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Chicken, Veggie & Barley Soup is made with 14 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almonds, Barley, Butter, and Celery. Each serving provides about 342.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Chicken, Veggie & Barley Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Barley, Butter, Celery, Chicken Broth. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Chicken, Veggie & Barley Soup?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 342.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Chicken, Veggie & Barley Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hearty Chicken, Veggie & Barley Soup healthy?
- Hearty Chicken, Veggie & Barley Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 342.97 calories and 23.75 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1225.13 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.2 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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