Image courtesy: climbinggriermountain.com

Image courtesy: climbinggriermountain.com

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups diced celery
  • 1 cup medium pearl barley
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3/4 cup diced carrots
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first 11 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables and barley are tender. Stir in turkey and parsley if desired; heat through. Discard bay leaf before serving.