Cock a Leekie Soup

In a large pot over high heat combine the chicken water onion and barley. Bring to a boil reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Remove chicken discard the bones and skin chop meat into bite size pieces and return to the pot.

Add the chicken broth leeks celery thyme parsley salt and ground black pepper. Simmer for 30 more minutes or until all vegetables are tender.