Slow Cooker Lemony Chicken & Barley Soup
Slow Cooker Lemony Chicken & Barley Soup is a wonderful combination of shredded chicken, onion, garlic, fresh lemon juice, barley, and a some baby spinach leaves for a perfect cozy dinner that's entirely made in the slow cooker.
Equipment
- 5-quart or larger slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1-2 dried bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
- 1/2 cup pearled barley uncooked
- 1 quart chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Better than Bouillon Roasted Chicken flavor
- Juice of 1-2 lemons
- 2 cups water
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2-3 handfuls of fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Add chicken to a slow cooker and top with onion, garlic, bay leaves, poultry seasoning, barley, and chicken broth. In a bowl, whisk together the water, lemon juice and Better than Bouillon until the bouillon paste is incorporated, then pour it over everything in the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5-6 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken and add the spinach to the slow cooker. Taste for salt & pepper and if you want more lemon flavor, add more lemon juice. Keep on "warm" for about 20-30 minutes or until the spinach has wilted. Serve with a side salad and some crusty bread. Enjoy!
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