Barley Chicken Soup] - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 chicken breasts, skinned
1/4 c. barley
2 qt. water
3 large carrots, cut in 1/4-inch slices
1 large stalk celery, sliced
1 medium onion
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large soup kettle.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
Yield:
6 servings.