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Ingredients
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20 cups water
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1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
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½ white onion, chopped
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2 large carrots, chopped
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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6 large leeks, cut into 1-inch chunks, or more to taste
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⅔ cup pearl barley
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1 teaspoon celery seed
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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Bring water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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Remove chicken, keeping water in the stock pot, and let cool. Discard skin, pull meat from bones, and put bones back into the stockpot. Add onion, carrots, and celery; boil the stock for about 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, soak leeks in a bowl of water, about 10 minutes; drain.
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When the stock is done, remove bones and vegetables using a slotted spoon; discard.
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Add chicken meat, leeks, barley, celery seed, cloves, salt, and black pepper to stock. Simmer until barley is tender and the flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
Recipe Tip
For a headier stew, add two diced parsnips or potatoes. For a lighter stew, exclude the barley and cut the cooking time in half.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
285 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
20g | Carbs |
11g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 285 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
Sodium 266mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 11g | 22% |
Vitamin C 11mg | 12% |
Calcium 79mg | 6% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Potassium 317mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.