New Brunswick Barley Soup

Directions

Combine chicken, water, barley, onion, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika and bay leaf in large kettle or Dutch oven.

Bring boil.

Cover, reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender, about 15 minutes.

Remove chicken from broth.

Cool chicken; remove meat from bones and dice.

Add carrots, celery and mushrooms to broth.

Cover; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Return diced chicken to soup mixture with peas and parsley; cook until heated through.