Italian-Inspired Chicken Soup
with pearl barley, basil crème, Gouda & spinach4.0(348)
Calories
:
534 kcalProtein
:
37.4g proteinDifficulty
:
EasyCalorie Smart
High Protein
Allergens:
- Gerst
- Melk (inclusief lactose)
- Gluten
- May contain traces of allergens
Did you know that you can steep bay leaves in water to make a tea that aids digestion?
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
Serving amount
50 g
Pearl barley
(Contains: Gluten, May contain traces of allergens, Gerst)
1 piece
Chicken breast
1 piece
Garlic
½ piece
Onion
100 g
Italian vegetable mix
50 g
Spinach
1 piece
Bay leaf
½ sachet(s)
Italian seasoning
15 g
Grated Gouda
(Contains: Melk (inclusief lactose))
10 milliliters
Basil crème
Not included in your delivery
½ tablespoon
Olive oil
350 milliliters
Low sodium chicken stock
to taste
Salt and pepper
Nutrition Values
Energy (kJ)2233 kJ
Calories534 kcal
Fat19.9 g
Saturated Fat5.9 g
Carbohydrate47.5 g
Sugar8.4 g
Dietary Fiber18.3 g
Protein37.4 g
Salt2.2 g
Potassium75.9 mg
Calcium69 mg
Iron1.2 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Utensils
•Soup pan or large pan with lid
Cooking Steps
1
- Prepare the stock.
- Chop the onion and crush or mince the garlic.
- Heat the olive oil in a soup pot or large pot over medium-high heat. Fry the onion and garlic for 1 - 2 minutes, then add the vegetable mix and fry for 3 - 4 minutes.
2
- Weigh the pearl barley.
- Add the stock to the soup pot and bring to the boil, then add the bay leaf, the pearl barley and the chicken breast.
- Cover with the lid and allow the chicken to poach gently for 8 - 10 minutes or until done, then remove from the soup and set aside.
3
- To the soup, add the Italian seasoning and the spinach.
- Cover again with the lid and allow to cook for 10 - 15 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper as needed.
Did you know... spinach is full of nutrients but it is particularly rich in iron, which is essential for transporting oxygen throughout the body. This helps us feel energised.
4
- Shred the chicken into smaller pieces, using your hands or two forks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the bay leaf from the soup, then serve on deep plates and top with the chicken.
- Drizzle with the basil crème and garnish with the cheese.
