Chicken Barley Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tbsp canola oil, divided
2 cups chopped leeks (white portion only )
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 oz each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2-1/4 cups water
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley

Directions:

In a Dutch oven, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, saute the leeks, celery and carrot in remaining oil for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the broth, water, seasonings and chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in barley and return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. Yield: 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	167.01 Kcal (699 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.95g	11%
Cholesterol	44.59mg	15%
Sodium	387.83mg	16%
Potassium	425.32mg	9%
Total Carbs	10.15g	3%
Sugars	2.38g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.94g	8%
Protein	17.02g	34%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	43.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	62.68 Kcal (262 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.61g	11%
Cholesterol	16.74mg	15%
Sodium	145.56mg	16%
Potassium	159.63mg	9%
Total Carbs	3.81g	3%
Sugars	0.89g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	8%
Protein	6.39g	34%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	9%
Iron	0.4mg	6%
Calcium	16.2mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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