Chicken Barley Soup

No question—this is my favorite soup! It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and I have given the recipe to many of our friends and relatives. (Especially with the barley,...

Directions In a large stockpot, cook chicken in water until tender. Cool broth and skim off fat. Set chicken aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and cut...

Ingredients

• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (2 to 3 pounds), cut up
• 8 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup medium pearl barley
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage