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    Published: Jan 1, 2017 · Modified: May 2, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 23 Comments

    Chicken Barley Soup for the Slow Cooker

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    Healthy Homemade Chicken Barley Soup is a light and delicious slow cooker soup that is easy to assemble in the morning, and then have a hearty, healthy family dinner at the end of a long winter's day.

    Healthy Homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Barley Soup

    With only six ingredients (not including water, salt, and pepper), most of which you most likely already have in your pantry and fridge, this Healthy Homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Barley Soup is wonderful comfort food you'll want to make for your family all winter long!

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    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Healthy Chicken Barley Soup for the Slow Cooker is available near the end of this post. 

    Healthy Homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Barley Soup

    The ingredient list:

    • Chicken Thighs
    • Carrots
    • Celery
    • Onions
    • Chicken or turkey broth
    • Water
    • Barley
    • Salt and Pepper 
    Chicken Barley Soup is a light and delicious comfort food which is extremely easy to make in the slow cooker while you go about your day. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    If this doesn't look warm, comforting, and filling, then I don't know what does...

    I didn't add any additional spices or seasoning to my soup because I wanted to keep it simple. However, feel free to play with herbs if you'd like to up the flavor profile.

    A bay leave would be lovely to add at the beginning of cooking (remember to take it out before serving), or maybe add a bit of thyme or a tiny bit of rosemary.

    Of course, a little bit of fresh chopped parsley is always good right before serving. Since it's your soup, feel free to add the flavors you enjoy. I encourage you to have fun in the kitchen, and not to feel like you have to stick to a recipe 100% of the time.

    The easy instructions;

    • Dice 1½ cups red onion, 1 cup carrots, and 1 cup celery.
    How to make healthy homemade chicken barley soup photo tutorial. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
    • Add the diced vegetables into a 7-quart slow cooker.
    • Stir 1½ pounds of diced boneless, skinless chicken thighs into the cooker with the vegetables.
    • Season with 3 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
    • Stir well to combine.
    How to make healthy homemade chicken barley soup photo tutorial. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
    • Add 1 quart of chicken or turkey stock to the cooker along with 2 cups water.
    • Stir in 1½ cups of pearl barley.
    How to make healthy homemade chicken barley soup photo tutorial. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com
    • Cover the cooker and cook on medium for 8 hours, or 5 hours on high.
    • Stir well again before serving.
    • Serve hot.
    How to make healthy homemade chicken barley soup photo tutorial. - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    For making this soup, you can use store-bought chicken or turkey stock, or you can use homemade. If you're looking for a delicious and easy recipe for making homemade chicken stock (pictured below), you can check out my recipe by clicking HERE.

    Herbed Organic Homemade Chicken Stock - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    Below is the printable recipe card for today’s Healthy Homemade Chicken Barley Soup for the Slow Cooker. If you’ve enjoyed this recipe and look forward to making it (or have already made it), I’d appreciate if you’d take a moment to give it some feedback by way of stars near the comment section at the end of this post. Thank you so much!

    Healthy Homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Barley Soup

    Chicken Barley Soup for the Slow Cooker

    Renee Goerger
    Healthy Homemade Chicken Barley Soup is a light and delicious slow cooker soup that is easy to assemble in the morning, and then have a hearty, healthy family dinner at the end of a long winter's day.
    4.5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 hrs
    Total Time 5 hrs
    Course Main Course, Slow Cooker - Main Course
    Cuisine American Comfort Food, healthy
    Servings 12
    Calories 198 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1½ cup diced onion
    • 1 cup diced carrots
    • 1 cup diced celery
    • 1½ pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless, diced
    • 3 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 quart chicken or turkey stock
    • 2 cups water
    • 1½ cups pearl barley

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients into a 7-quart slow cooker.
    • Cover and cook on medium for 8 hours, or high for 5 hours.
    • Stir well and serve hot.

    Notes

    Tools and equipment:
    7-quart slow cooker, chefs knife, cutting board

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 763mgPotassium: 376mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1840IUVitamin C: 2.6mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Wilhelmina says

      December 23, 2018 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      I have been out in the cold wind this afternoon and I wish I had a warm bowl of this deliciousness in front of me right now! YUM!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        December 25, 2018 at 6:45 am

        It would have been perfect timing! Next time, maybe!

        Reply
    2. Dini says

      December 23, 2018 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      This was so comforting and flavorful, and super easy in the slow cooker. Perfect for a cold night. Thank you so much for the recipe! 🙂

      Reply
      • Renée says

        December 23, 2018 at 1:57 pm

        It's my pleasure, Dini! Enjoy!!

        Reply
    3. The Little Epicurean says

      January 04, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      I'm always on the hunt for more slow cooker recipes. This is perfect for chilly winter weather!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 05, 2017 at 5:40 pm

        It really is. I'm glad you like it!

        Reply
    4. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

      January 04, 2017 at 10:38 am

      Mmmm, comfort food at its finest! I love barley and don't think it's used often enough.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 05, 2017 at 5:41 pm

        More barley in 2017!!

        Reply
    5. Lauren Keating says

      January 04, 2017 at 9:19 am

      Wow, that soup looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 05, 2017 at 5:41 pm

        Thanks, Lauren!

        Reply
    6. Dee says

      January 04, 2017 at 1:40 am

      I'm living on soup lately, and this looks just perfect!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 05, 2017 at 5:41 pm

        Winter is soup season! Glad you like it. Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Cathy | Lemon Tree Dwelling says

      January 03, 2017 at 11:48 pm

      What a perfect bowl of soup!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 05, 2017 at 5:42 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    8. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

      January 03, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      Renee-this looks sensational!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 05, 2017 at 5:42 pm

        Thanks so much, Lane!

        Reply
    9. Katerina @ Diethood says

      January 03, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      SO much comfort in one bowl... this one I just have to try.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 05, 2017 at 5:42 pm

        I hope you love it, Katerina!

        Reply
    10. Dinner, then Dessert says

      January 03, 2017 at 6:36 pm

      Slow cooker soups are the best! It is a rainy day here today and your soup sounds heavenly right now!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 05, 2017 at 5:43 pm

        Soup on a rainy and cold night sounds just perfect!

        Reply
    11. LaurenKellyNutrition says

      January 03, 2017 at 2:36 pm

      This looks amazing, Renee! So comforting!

      Reply
    12. amindfullmom says

      January 03, 2017 at 8:16 am

      7 Ingriedients and pure comfort! This is a must make!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        January 05, 2017 at 5:43 pm

        For sure 🙂

        Reply

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