Hearty Chicken Barley Soup

A hearty, tasty and aromatic soup for every day! Rassolnik with chicken and barley is an excellent dish for an everyday family lunch. Barley requires a long cooking time, so you can cook it in advance.
cook time: 1h
Elijah Stroud
Hearty Chicken Barley Soup

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

43
Calories
2g
Fat
4g
Carbs
2g
Protein

Ingredients (5 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Salt to taste
Water 2 l
Potato 2 pc
Carrot 1 pc
Vegetable oil 20 g
Dry spices to taste
Salted cucumbers 3 pc
Chicken 300 g
Pearl barley 3 tbsp
Brine 150 ml

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to cook pickle soup with chicken and barley? Prepare the necessary ingredients for this. You can use any part of the chicken to make the soup. Peel the potatoes in advance and rinse them to remove dirt.

Step 2

Step 2
You can fill the pearl barley with water in the evening to make it swell. Thanks to soaking, it will take less time to cook.

Step 3

Step 3
It is best to boil the swollen pearl barley separately for 30-40 minutes, and then add it to the soup, so that it does not make the broth cloudy.

Step 4

Step 4
Cover the chicken with water and place on the fire. Bring to a boil, skimming off the foam and cook for 15-20 minutes. Then cut the meat into pieces and return to the broth.

Step 5

Step 5
Chop the peeled potatoes and place them in the pan with the chicken. Cook for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Step 6
At this time, peel the onions and carrots. Finely chop the onion and grate the carrots. Pour a little vegetable oil into a hot frying pan and fry the onions and carrots for 3-5 minutes.

Step 7

Step 7
At this time, cut the pickles into small cubes. Well, or big ones. You can even grate cucumbers. They will add their own taste to the soup, but choose the method of grinding yourself.

Step 8

Step 8
Place the finished roast into the pan.

Step 9

Step 9
Next, add chopped cucumbers and cucumber pickle. Place the finished pearl barley. Add salt and some spices to taste. Cook everything together for another 5-10 minutes.

Step 10

Step 10
At the end of cooking, you can add chopped fresh herbs. Remove the finished soup from the heat and let it stand for a while with the lid on. 10-15 minutes will be enough. Then pour the soup into bowls and serve hot. Bon appetit!

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