Chicken Barley Soup
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed - 1/2 tsp salt - 1/4 tsp black pepper - 1 tsp canola oil - 1 and 3/4 cups chicken broth - 5 cups water - 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley - 1 pkg (10-12 oz) Italian style frozen vegetables
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Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large nonstick sauce pan and add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add broth and water and bring to a boil. |
Add barley and cover and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer until barley is tender (about 10 minutes) Stir in vegetables and cook until tender, about 5 more minutes. |
Makes 4 servings |
231 calories, 30g protein |
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