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Rec./Rev./Pics...Southwestern Chicken Barley Soup.....FANTASTIC!

Last post May 27, 2010 9:45 AM by carol1229 . 13 replies.


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    Rec./Rev./Pics...Southwestern Chicken Barley Soup.....FANTASTIC!

     

     


    My friend Ann shared this recipe on another forum a while back...I happened to run across it the other day.  I know mid-May really isn't "soup weather" for a lot of folks, but here...ANY day is a good day for soup...we love it all seasons of the year.
    This recipe has absolutely ALL the flavors that we love in it.....and another plus?  BARLEY--another ingredient we're crazy over. 
    I love how quickly this recipe comes together-before you know it, the kitchen is filled with the most wonderful aroma.
    The chicken is SO moist and tender and all of the flavors blend beautifully to give you a wonderful, hearty bowl of deliciousness. 
    We had this with Soft Oat Rolls that I had made and frozen a while back.  They were the perfect addition.
    Thank you SO much for sharing this one, Ann.....it's in my favorites file for sure!
     
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    SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP
    (Source: adapted from Best of Country Cooking 2003)
     
    1 medium onion, chopped
    2 garlic cloves, minced 
    1 large jalapeno, seeded and minced 
    1 Tbsp. olive oil
    3 c. water
    1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
    1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos, undrained 
    1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth (I use low sodium, fat free broth)
    1/2 c. medium pearl barley, rinsed
    1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies, drained
    1 Tbsp. chili powder
    1 tsp. ground cumin 
    1 (15 1/4 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
    1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained (can use kidney beans instead if you wish)
    3 c. cubed cooked chicken
     
    GARNISH:
    Sliced green onions
    Sour cream  (I use low fat)
    Chopped fresh cilantro
    Colby Jack shredded cheese (I use reduced fat Colby Jack shredded cheese)
     
    In a large kettle, saute onion, garlic and jalapeno in oil until tender.  Add the next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
    Stir in corn, black beans and chicken; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes longer or until chicken and vegetables are heated through and barley is tender.
    Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of cheese, green onions and cilantro.  12 servings.
     

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    Reply Posted: May 21, 2010 7:49 AM in Recipes
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    Absolutely beautiful, Carol!!!

     

    LOL.....the weather here in up sate NY has been less than stellar...cold and windy....snow showers on the hill tops either last week or the week before.....I wanted to make soup....and I've had my heart set on your beef barley soup you posted....the one in that beautiful white soup terrine (?)....so last week I went and bought the makings to do just that....well...as luck would have it...Michael got called out of town and I had to freeze the meat and regroup......

     

    Now the weather here is back to summer....but that could change on a moments notice....So I'll definitely keep this recipe with the beef barley one....even July has been known to be "iffy" here....but I'm with you....soup is good food anytime!!

     

    I can't wait to try both of your recipes!!!.....and the beef is in the freezer as I type!!

     

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    Reply Posted: May 21, 2010 8:09 AM in Recipes
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    Oh my!! Carol what a great job on rev., rec. n pic.

    Love barley too.
    Thanks for sharing.
     
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    Reply Posted: May 21, 2010 9:00 AM in Recipes
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    Hi Carol & all, this soup looks fantastic too! We love soup all year long at our home too, if it gets hot, turn up the air!

    Those bowl are really cute too. Thank-you for your rev & pictures, and to Ann for the recipe.

    Yum~

    Jillie

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    Reply Posted: May 21, 2010 11:13 AM in Recipes
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     Hi Twila....We're getting some perfect spring weather here in MA.....can't really complain about this spring overall-it's been a LOT nicer than the ones we've had the past few years. I have all my windows open today letting the fresh air---and pollen-----blow in!  :)  Oh do I know about the blink and the weather changes here in the Northeast!  Winter to summer and back in a heartbeat!


    We love that Beef and Barley Soup too-I make that a lot-and I love all my tureens.  This soup never made it into a tureen....Bob got home late the first night I made it so I served it up right from the pot on the stove.  No matter-still tasted WONDERFUL!  Hope you enjoy both recipes.

     

    Good.....afternoon Rosie!  Where did the morning go??? We love barley in anything and everything so I'm always more than happy to try a new recipe using it.  Thanks so much---have a wonderful weekend and enjoy this beautiful weather we're having!

     

    Hi Jill!  We don't have AC here-but we do have a huge screened in porch and love eating out there.  I don't stop making soup after winter leaves......we have it all year and enjoy it.  I look at it this way....meat, potatoes and vegetable are a hot meal....what's the difference?  Coffee's hot and we have that every morning...........maybe crazy logic but it works for us.

     

    My daughter got me this set of dishes quite a few years ago......I don't think I've actually eaten off of them-they look pretty in the hutch though-and Bob likes them for photos-so we DO use them a lot...........just not for meals. :)

     

     

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    Reply Posted: May 21, 2010 2:16 PM in Recipes
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    That looks fantastic Carol!

     

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    Reply Posted: May 21, 2010 11:51 PM in Recipes
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    I'm with Nancy,  Those photo's look Fab!   Soup is good any time of the year and this one would satisfy my taste buds.

     

    Thanks!

     

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    Reply Posted: May 22, 2010 6:10 AM in Recipes
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    Carol, this is a must for me to try.  The recipe ounds easy to prepare and if that wasn't enough, the picture is jumping off the page waving to me!

    Both my DH and I were born and raised in Michigan, so we grew up with soup always on the table.  However, 27 years ago we moved to Florida and were laughed at because of liking/eating soup.  Haven't let that stop us yet!  Yesterday it was 94 and we were finishing up a pot of vegetable soup.

    .I think this will be on the menu for either next week or the following.  Can't wait to give it a try!  I think I'll look for your Beef Barley recipe as well. 

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    Reply Posted: May 22, 2010 7:31 AM in Recipes
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     Good Morning Nancy and Cyndy......Yes indeed, this was a wonderful soup.  I don't care what time of year it is-soup is always welcome here.

     

    Hi Lori-this recipe sure IS easy!  I always have the basics for Southwestern dishes in the house so I know I'll be making this a lot as a I-don't-know-what-to-have-tonight dinner.  Like I said before hot soup or hot meat and potatoes...makes no difference to me when I eat soup-love it all the time.


    Here's the link for the Beef Barley Soup I made that we adore...

     

    Beef Barley Soup

     

    There are a lot of delicious recipes for Beef Barley Soup on the board-this is the one I tried and loved-can't wait to try others too.

     

    Have a great weekend, and thanks again everybody,

     

    Carol

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    Reply Posted: May 23, 2010 12:50 PM in Recipes
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     Hi Carol,

    This looks so wonderful.  I eat soup all year long. Will have to try this one for sure.  Love your bowls!!

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    Reply Posted: May 23, 2010 7:19 PM in Recipes
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    The ingredients in this soup look right up our alley. DH and I love anything Mexican so I will be trying it soon.

    A few days ago I made turkey soup as the weather has not been spring like at all....cold, rainy and windy so soup is still on the menu. Where oh where is the warm weather?

    Thanks for posting this.

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    Reply Posted: May 23, 2010 8:12 PM in Recipes
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    Hi Deb....I love these bowls too....the set of dishes seems to lend itself so well to so many things we photograph!  Hope you and your family enjoy the soup-we sure did!

     

    Liz, I know what you mean about the fickle weather....one minute hot......one minute cold, rainy and raw.......that's why I say any day is a good day for  soup here.  The warm weather will arrive eventually and stay.............maybe?  Ya just never know, do you?  Sure does keep life interesting.  Oh well.........here's to more new soup recipes to try-I'm always  copying them for a rainy day.......LITERALLY!  :)

     

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    Reply Posted: May 26, 2010 8:44 PM in Recipes
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    Carol,

    Made your soup tonight after work.  Oh, oh, oh...  Simply super delicious--it is easy to make and delightful to taste!  It's a keeper!

    Thank you for sharing!  I'll give the beef barly a try within the next few weeks--thanks for the link.

    Lori

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     Hi Lori----I'm SO glad you liked it.  We loved it that's for sure-and like you said really easy to put together too.  That's always a plus.  The leftovers tasted even better-at least to us,

     

    I hope you like the beef barley as much--thank you for letting me know you liked the soup!

     

    Carol

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