Chicken Barley Soup

Growing up I was always told that the best time for soup was when I was sick, or cold, but now that I am older, I realize I need soup whenever I'm in need of some good ole' fashion comfort food. Tiring days, lazy Sundays, they're all good fits for soup, and more specifically - Chicken Barley Soup. It is simple, cheap, and so full of flavour you almost forget it's soup. 

You will need:

• 3 chicken breasts - cut in small cubes
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1 thickly sliced large carrot 
• 2 stalks of thickly sliced celery
• 1 diced small onion
• 14 oz of diced tomatoes
• 5 cups of chicken broth
• 1/2 tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tbsp dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp oil

Here's what to do

1. Heat your oil in a soup pot on medium heat
2. Add chicken breast and onion, fry until chicken is 3/4 way cooked
3. Add chicken broth along with celery, carrots, and barley. Raise heat until broth is at a boil for 15 minutes
4. Add dried herbs, salt & pepper, tomatoes, and boil for another 15 minutes.
5. Add broth if too flavourful, or dried oregano for a stronger taste.

Voila! Soup for dinner. Serve with sliced french bread or dinner rolls!

With love,

Donna & Buck