Chicken-Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken parts
• 2 quarts chicken broth*
• 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup barley
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper*
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves (not ground)

Directions

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.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: My Files
Submitted By: Joy Bowers
joybow@mtaonline.net
Chicken-Barley Soup