*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Chicken and Barley Soup

Recipe By     : 
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry                          Soups & Stews
                Diabetic

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      cups          chicken broth
   1      cup           water
   1      cup           chopped onion
   1      cup           sliced carrots
     1/2  cup           sliced celery
   1 1/2  oz            uncooked barley
     1/2  tsp.          crushed dried thyme leaves
     1/4  teaspoon      turmeric -- optional
  12      oz            cubed cooked chicken
   1      tbsp          parsley

Method:
In large saucepan, combine all ingredients except chicken and parsley.  
Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until barley
is 
tender.  Add chicken and parsley.  Cook until thoroughly heated.

Serves  4 (1-1/2 -cup servings)

Diabetic Choices:
1 Fruit/Vegetable Choice, 3 Protein Choices, 1/2 Bread Choice 1/2 Fat 
Choice



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NOTES : Serves 4 (1 1/2-cup servings)
       
       I found this recipe a few years back and converted it to Weight 
       Watchers then I converted to Canadian Diabetic Choices, it might 
       not be perfect, but close, Dennis and I have this recipe 5 or 6 
       times a year.