"When it comes to soups and stews, I’m a year-round kind of gal. Perhaps it’s because I’m a sucker for comfort food whenever it’s placed in front of me, or maybe it has something to do with my penchant for doubling everything and freezing the extras...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 tsp. Olive Oil, Divided
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1 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, Cut Into ¾-inch Pieces
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1 tsp. Salt, Divided
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1 tsp. Ground Pepper, Divided
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1 Yellow Onion, Chopped
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2 Medium Carrots, Cut Into ½-circles
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1 stalk Celery, Cut Into ½-inch Dice
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3 cloves Garlic, Minced
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1 tsp. Dried Thyme
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1 c. Pearl Barley
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4 c. Chicken Broth
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1 can (14 Oz. Size) Petite Diced Tomatoes
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1/4 c. Minced Flat-leaf Parsley