Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx 1 cup)
- 1½ cups celery, diced
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1.5-2 lbs chopped chicken breasts
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 1 cup milk, room temperature
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I used a blend of three Italian hard cheeses)
- ½ cup pesto (homemade or store bought)
- salt and black pepper to taste
Recipe Description
This hearty slow cooker soup has fresh vegetables, barley, and chicken to make a filling one pot meal you can prep in minutes for the slow cooker. This soup makes a good amount and reheats well, so it’s a great dish to make earlier in the week and take for lunch or reheat on a busy night for dinner later.
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