*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Barley Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      quarts        Chicken Stock
   1      cup           Bite-size cooked Chicken mea
                        Small Onion -- sliced in rings
                        Rib Celery -- chopped
                        Sm Parsnip -- sliced thin
   1      cup           Pearl Barley
                        Small strip Kombu *
   1      teaspoon      Dried basil
     1/4  teaspoon      Ground white Pepper
   1      dash          Salt (opt.)
     1/4  cup           Shredded carrot (opt)

* Available in health stores, it make beans and peas more digestible.
Combine all ingredients except salt and carrot and simmer until the barley is cooked,
 about 45 minutes. Season to taste it
 This soup is rich in protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.

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