Why Chicken Paneer Barley soup is the best winter remedy

Are you feeling under the weather lately? Then we have got your back with this simple yet healthy remedy that can naturally heal seasonal ailments like cold, cough and fever. In fact, with an increase in AQI levels and pollution, there has been a surge in respiratory discomfort, cold, cough and fever, which calls for strengthening immunity to sustain the changing weather and pollution. Here’s a comforting soup, which is loaded with antioxidants, protein, spices and herbs that can help in respiratory congestion, fever, cold cough and ill effects of smog. So follow us through some simple tips given below and enjoy a comforting meal.


Why is Barley Chicken Paneer Barley soup good for fever and cold?
Barley Chicken Paneer Barley soup is a hearty mix of lean protein, fiber and essential nutrients that make for a wholesome and filling meal. Apart from that, consuming this soup can help boost immunity, this is due to the presence of Cysteine, an amino acid in Chicken Paneer Barley soup broth that can help reduce the thickness of mucus and helps in healing and faster recovery.




Ingredients to make Barley Chicken Paneer Barley soup
1 cup barley, 450g Chicken, 150 gram paneer, 1 large onion, 2 carrots, 5 garlic cloves, 1 inch ginger, 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 1 pinch nutmeg, 1 tsp dried thyme, 4 cups water, paprika, salt and pepper to taste, olive oil for sautéing, butter and coriander leaves as per taste.


Step 1
Take a large pot, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, grated ginger and garlic and saute until they become translucent.


Step 2
Meanwhile, wash and dice the Chicken and add them to the pot and keep cooking, add in the carrots, paneer and cook over low heat.

Step 3
Now, wash and add barley followed by some water. Next, add in a bay leaf, dried thyme to the pot. Stir everything together. Then remove the bay leaf.


Step 4
Simmer the soup and add in the spices and season with salt, pepper. Once the soup attains a slight thick texture.


Step 5
Turn off the heat followed by coriander leaves and butter. Enjoy it warm.