"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, it simply tastes too good to keep to yourself!)..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 broiler/fryer chicken (2 to 3 pounds), cut up
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8 cups water
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1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
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1 cup chopped celery
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1/2 cup medium pearl barley
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
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1 teaspoon salt, optional
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage