Chicken Barley Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (2 to 3 pounds), cut up8 cups water1-1/2 cups chopped carrots1 cup chopped celery1/2 cup medium pearl barley1/2 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon salt, optional1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

Preparation

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 meat into cubes. Return meat to pan along with remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until vegetables and barley are tender. Discard bay leaf.