Slow Cooker Low Salt Chicken and Vegetable Soup

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Step 1

Place Pearl Barley and Split Pea in a sealable container with 500mL water, seal, and store on the bench top overnight to soak.

Step 2

Thoroughly drain and rinse the pearl barley/split pea mix (to remove excess starch) using a large strainer.

Step 3

Place pearl barley/split pea mix back in container with enough chicken stock to cover mix, replace and seal the lid and microwave on high for approx. 15-20min.

Step 4

Set aside to cool.

Step 5

Peel and finely dice the vegetables with a knife.

Step 6

Cut the meat into bite sized chunks.

Step 7

Place chicken, pearl barley, split pea, and vegetables in the slow cooker.

Step 8

Season with pepper and Garlic Powder.

Step 9

Pour liquid stock over the mixture.

Step 10

Cook on medium (if your slow cooker has different settings) until vegetables and barley are cooked and soft (approx. 6 hours)

Step 11

Serve in soup bowls garnished with cracked black peppercorns.