Barley soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2quartsChicken Stock
1cupBite-size cooked Chicken mea
1xSmall Onion, sliced in rings
1xRib Celery, chopped
1xSm Parsnip, sliced thin
1cupPearl Barley
1xSmall strip Kombu *
1teaspoonDried basil
¼teaspoonGround white Pepper
1dashSalt (opt.)
¼cupShredded carrot (opt)

Directions

* 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 with salt if needed and garnish with shredded carrot if desired. Note: Barley soup can be a soothing and digestible meal for convalescents. Omit the chicken to make it easier to eat. This soup is rich in protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.