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Instant Pot Chicken Barley Soup

Warm, hearty chicken and barley soup is the perfect meal for a cold winter day.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken,barley,instant pot,soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 395kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • ½ medium onion (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • pounds boneless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 sprigs dried thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 64 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 cup quick pearled barley
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 cup sliced carrots (frozen or canned)
  • 2 tablespoon corn starch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water to form a slurry. This is optional if you prefer a thicker soup)

Instructions

  •  Turnyour Instant Pot on to Sauté mode. Add to your Instant Pot your oil and allowit to get hot. Add your onions and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until softened.
  •  Turnyour Instant Pot off by selecting cancel. Add in your chicken breasts (whole),minced garlic, salt, thyme, white pepper, and chicken broth. Stir together.
  • Place the lid on your Instant Pot and close the sealing valve by pushing it away from you. Selectedpressure cooks for 7 minutes.
  • Once the time has completed, do a natural release by not opening the sealing valve.Once the silver pin has dropped, you may open the lid.
  • Withtongs, remove the chicken breast from the instant pot, and transfer to acutting board. Cut the chicken into cubes. 
  • Add your chicken back to the Instant Pot including the barley, parsley, and carrots. Select sauté mode to bring it to a boil to cook the barley. Place the lid on and closethe sealing valve to lock in the heat. Allow it to cook for about 15 minuteswith the lid on.
  • Addin your slurry now if you want to thicken your soup. Mix well.
  • Transfer to your soup bowl and enjoy!
     

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1586mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3678IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg