Chicken, Barley And Mushroom Soup - 4 Ww Pts.

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. add onion, celery, carrots and cook, stirring frequently, 3-4 minutes. add chicken and keep stirring for about 3 or 4 more minutes, until lightly browned.
• 2 add broth, barley, sage, thyme, salt, pepper and bay leaves. turn to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until barley is cooked.
• 3 add mushrooms and parsley and cook for about 10 more minutes or until mushrooms are heated through.