Chicken Barley Soup for Lactation

After giving birth and amidst the exhaustion of caring for a newborn, comfort foods may be all you want. Try this delicious chicken soup recipe that is not only healthy and rich in protein and vitamins, but will also give your lactation a boost!

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 cup of button mushrooms

• 2 carrots, peeled and diced

• 2 cups of baby potatoes, cut into small pieces

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 2 cups of vegetable broth

• 1 cup of water

• ½ cup of pearl barley, rinsed under cold water

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes

• 1 cup of frozen peas

Directions:

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add oil and onion. Cook until onion softens, approximately 3 minutes.

2. Add mushrooms, carrots, potatoes and garlic. Cook until mushrooms are soft, approximately 3 minutes.

3. Add broth, water and barley. Boil and then reduce heat to medium-low.

4. Simmer covered until barley is tender for approximately 25 minutes.

5. Stir in chicken and peas until chicken is cooked through, approximately 10 minutes.

6. Enjoy!

Recipe transcribed from: Today's Parent