Chicken and Barley Chili (soup)

[la_samtyr]

Ganked from another site: Chicken and Barley Chili to satisfy your taste buds tonight. Made with chicken and barley, this is a yummy recipe that will surely become a household favorite!

Serves: 8

Cooking Time: 25 min
Ingredients:

1 can (14.5-ounce) diced tomatoes
1 (16-ounce) jar of salsa
1 can (14.5-ounce) chicken broth
1 cup pearled barley, uncooked
3 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15-ounce) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15.25-ounce) corn, drained
3 cups chicken breast, cooked, cut into bite-size pieces
Cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a stockpot, combine undrained tomatoes, salsa, broth, barley, water and seasonings.

2. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add beans, corn and chicken.

4. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until barley is tender.

5. Ladle into bowls. Top with cheese and sour cream, if desired.

PS. I know that there are a few of you who understand why the phrase "chicken and barley" sends me into fits of giggles -- and at the most inappropriate times, too! XD

Comments

[esteliel.livejournal.com]

Nom nom... this is one of my favourite foods, especially for colder days. Though I've never tried it with salsa and corn and beans; I usually make a normal chicken broth and then add the barley and veggies like carrots, potatoes and celeriac. It's also good with beef instead of chicken... and now I'm getting really hungry! *g*

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Let me know it turns out for you. I love experimenting with/trying new recipes.

[dazzlerfemme.livejournal.com]

YumYumYumYUm

Gonna try!

[samtyr.livejournal.com]

Cool! Let me know how it works out for you, ok?