Ingredients

  • trimmings from 1 turkey or 3 1/2 lb. cut up chicken
  • 8 c. water
  • 3 chicken flavor bouillon cubes or 3 tsp. chicken flavor instant bouillon
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning or sage
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 c. barley***
  • 1 1/2 c. sliced carrots***
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 1 c. sliced celery
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, combine turkey, water, bouillon, salt, poultry seasoning and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cover.
  • Simmer 1 1/2 hours, then stir in barley.
  • Re-cover. Simmer 30 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in carrots, onion and celery.
  • Simmer uncovered an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables and barley are tender.
  • Then stir in parsley last.
  • Makes 8 servings.