Post by @sohonutrition

Lemon, Garlic & Herb Chicken Barley Soup 🍋🌿 Soup season is officially back and this lemon, garlic and herb chicken barley soup is honestly one of the nicest ones I’ve ever made! Packed with protein, fibre and nutrients, you just can’t go wrong. Save for later☝🏼 •344 kcals per portions •28g of PRO, 37g CHO, 8g FAT Serves 4-5: -500g of uncooked chicken breast -200g uncooked pearl barley -1 tbsp olive oil -1 tbsp butter -1 large onion, diced -3 carrots, diced -2 celery sticks, diced -2 leeks, sliced -3 garlic cloves, minced -1 tsp of grated ginger -1 bay leaf -6 tsp of bouillon or 2 chicken stock cubes -1.4L of water -1 lemon, zest & juice -Large handful fresh parsley, chopped -Salt & pepper Method 1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot. Add the onion, carrots, celery and leek with salt and pepper, fry for 2 minutes then cover with a lid for 7–8 minutes until softened. 2. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 2 minutes. 3. Add in the barley, bouillon and then pour in the water. Add the bay leaf and bring to a simmer. 4. Add the chicken breasts, cover and simmer gently for around 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. 5. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. 6. Remove the bay leaf. 7. Take 4-5 ladels of the soup and blend in a blender. Pour back into the pot. 8. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and simmer for another 5–10 minutes, until the barley is tender. Add a splash more water if you want it brothier. 9. Stir through the lemon zest, lemon juice and fresh parsley. 10. Season generously with salt and black pepper. 11. Divide into portions and serve with extra parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy! #soup #chickensoup #barleysoup #EasyRecipes #healthyfood