Chicken-Barley Soup Recipe

In large pot, cover chicken parts with chicken broth. *(Back when I could get a good flavorful boiling chicken, I used water, but now I use Swanson's chicken broth to pep up the flavor.) Cook about 30 minutes or until done. Cool broth and skim off any fat. Cool chicken pieces; remove skin and bones and cut into bite-size pieces. Return chicken to pot. Add remaining ingredients. *(Pepper may be decreased to 1/4 teaspoon, if desired.) Bring to boil; lower heat, cover and simmer for about 1 1/2-hours. Adjust seasonings if necessary and remove bay leaf.