Delicious Chicken Barley Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) salsa
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fat free chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
3 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic, minced (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can canned corn, undrained
3 cups chicken breasts, cooked and diced
cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Preparation

In a large saucepan, tomatoes, salsa, broth, barley, water, chili powder, cumin, and garlic.
Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add beans, corn and chicken; increase heat until chili comes to a boil.
Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until barley is tender.
If chili becomes too thick, add more chicken broth or water until chili is desired consistency.
Top each bowl of chili with a little shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream.