Ww 5 Points - Chicken Soup With Mushroom And Barley

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 lb mushroom, coarsely chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 4 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter in a nonstick dutch oven over med-low heat, then stir in the mushrooms and carrots.
• 2 cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are softened, about 5 minute.
• 3 add the broth, water, barley, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the barley is tender, about 15 minute.
• 4 stir in the chicken, parsley, and parmesan. simmer just until heated through, about 2 minute.
• 5 5 points for 2 cups.