It's Tasty Tuesday and it is time for new RECIPE!!
Tonight I am featuring what we had for dinner this evening and it all started with the CROCK POT!!
Slow Cooker Chicken Barley Soup. I found this recipe from Cleaneatingmag.com and it was super easy to put together and delicious.
Okay so tell me who here doesn't love a good slow cooker recipe?
I know I do and hello it makes cooking so much easier.
I also know how good the grain barley is for us but I have been having a hard time finding recipes that I like that include it as an ingredient. Well now I have one that satisfies my taste buds.
Chicken Barley Soup
32 oz low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 tablespoon thyme
1/2 tablespoon basil
1/2 tablespoon cilantro
1/4 tablespoon dill
2 bay leaves
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed (uncooked)
1/2 cup uncooked black-eyed peas, rinsed and picked through
1/2 cup barley
1 medium sweet onion, cubed
20 oz potatoes, peeled and cubed
10 oz carrots (3 large), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Fill a slow cooker with broth, 8 oz water, garlic, herbs and pepper. Add chicken, peas and barley, then layer onion, potatoes and carrots over top. Liquid should just cover vegetables. Do not stir.
Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Remove bay leaves and stir before serving.
Nutrients per serving (1 cup chicken barley soup): Calories: 230, Total Fat: 2.5 g, Sat. Fat: 0.5 g, Carbs: 3 g, Fiber: 5 g, Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 21 g, Sodium: 240 mg, Cholesterol: 40 mg
If you give this recipe a try please let me know what you think!!
Feel free to comment below of email me.
Eating healthy does not have to be expensive or a huge task. My recommendation is take it one step at a time. Start keeping a food journal to see what exactly you are consuming on a daily basis. When I did this my eyes were opened to the TRUTH!! A little bite here, a little bite there - they all add up. If you would like help getting started feel free to contact me and we can set up a consultation to discuss your current eating habits and what your goals are. Together we can determine a plan that fits YOU!!
Now is the time to learn how to live a
FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life
and we will do it
TOGETHER!!!!
~Alyson
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