It’s cold, overcast and I’m hungry. Plus I have another child home from school with a cold. I hear my mom’s voice in my head. She says “Make chicken soup. The broth is good for them.” Mom’s Jedi powers are strong. I defrost some chicken, chop up some veggies and we’re good to go. Chicken soup is simmering on the stovetop, and Heather just said “It smells soooo good.” Thanks, Mom. Here’s the recipe. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1.5 pounds chicken meat (breast and/or thigh), chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium rutabaga, chopped
3 parsnips, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, diced
8 ounces brown and white mushroom, chopped
10 cups chicken broth
1 tsp parsley, sage and thyme
1 whole bay leaf
1/2 cup pearl barley
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Add olive oil to a large soup pot. Set heat to medium-high, then add chopped chicken meat. Stir frequently to make sure chicken is thoroughly cooked and does not burn. Once chicken is no loner pink (about 10 minutes), add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, mushrooms, parsley, sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook for approximately 5 minutes. Stir occasionally. Once onions begin to sweat, add the rutabaga and parsnips. Then add the chicken broth and bay leaf and bring to boil. Once boiling, set heat to low, add barley, stir and cover. Let cook for 30 minutes. Ready to eat!
Another fantastic one pot meal!