Chicken and barley soup
A warm and comforting soup ideal for chilly days. It includes chicken and barley, which are both great sources of nutrition for both dogs and humans, as well as vegetables to provide extra vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
- 2 - Chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
- 1/2 cup (120 mL) - Barley
- 1 - Carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 - Celery stalk, diced
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) - Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) - olive oil
- Dried herbs like parsley or dill (for humans)
Directions
- Peel and dice the carrot and celery stalk.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
- Add the barley, carrot, celery, and chicken broth to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour, until the barley and vegetables are soft and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken, shred it and return it to the pot.
- Cool the soup to a safe temperature for the dogs before serving.
- For human servings, add salt, pepper and dried herbs according to taste.
Cooking tips for pets and humans:
Avoid harmful ingredients: Avoid avocado and anything containing caffeine or alcohol as these can be harmful to your dogs. Onions, garlic, chocolate, grapes and raisins as well as certain nuts can be deadly.
Seasoning: Keep dishes bland for pets. Dogs can be very sensitive to salt and spices, which can cause gastrointestinal upset. It’s best to remove a portion for your dog before adding any seasonings for your own servings.
Consult your vet: New foods should always be checked with a veterinary doctor before being fed to dogs. This is important because it ensures safety and proper measurements, especially considering that different animals have varying nutritional needs based on health condition, age and size.
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