This chicken vegetable soup is hearty and has great flavor. I like barley in soups instead of rice, and this is a great use of barley.
Ingredients
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 medium onion , chopped
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 2.5 quartss chicken broth
- 5 cups diced red potatoes
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup quick-cooking barley
- 0.5 cups chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons butter
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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2
Spread slivered almonds evenly onto a baking sheet.
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3
Toast in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside.
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4
Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms, onion, celery, and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender. Stir in broth, potatoes, chicken, and carrots. Bring to a boil, then stir in barley. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
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5
Remove from heat and stir in parsley, butter, and toasted almonds. Season with salt and pepper.
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