Ingredients
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 cup onion, chopped
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1 cup celery, chopped
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
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6 cups chicken broth
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1/2 cup pearl barley
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1/4 teaspoon dried sage
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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2 bay leaves
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2 cups mushrooms, coarsely chopped
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1 cup carrot, chopped
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrots and cook, stirring frequently, 3-4 minutes. Add chicken and keep stirring for about 3 or 4 more minutes, until lightly browned.
- Add broth, barley, sage, thyme, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Turn to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until barley is cooked.
- Add mushrooms and parsley and cook for about 10 more minutes or until mushrooms are heated through.