Country Soup

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A family favorite on a chilly night. serve with bread and it's a meal in itself.

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Steps

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Combine vegetables , seasonings and stock.

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Bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes.

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Meanwhile , coat the barley in the melted butter.

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Strain the vegetables and set aside.

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Add the coated barley to the stock , bring to a boil , cover , and then simmer for 1 1 / 2 hours.

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Return the vegetables to the stock and add the leftover chicken bits then simmer for 5 minutes.

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Stir in sour cream.

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Serve with a sprinkling of parsley.

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Ingredients

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fresh white mushroom, carrots, cauliflower, celery ribs, ground nutmeg, dried basil, bay leaf, salt, chicken stock, butter, pot barley, cooked chicken, sour cream, parsley