Chicken Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe

1. 1

   Place water, chicken, celery, carrot, onion, salt, thyme, bay leaf and pepper in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Reduce heat and simmer, covered, till the chicken is tender, about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, rinse, pat dry and slice mushrooms (should make about 5 1/2 c.); set aside.

4. 4

   Strain chicken and vegetables, reserving broth.

5. 5

   Remove chicken meat from the bones; cut the chicken into cubes.

6. 6

   Return chicken, vegetables and reserved broth to the saucepan, along with the barley and reserved mushrooms; bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Reduce heat and simmer, covered, till the barley is tender, about 40 min.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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