Chicken And Barley Soup (Adapted) Recipe

• 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine
• 2 lrg onions (about 2-1/2 c.) halved and cut into 1/2" thick slices
• 1 lb mushrooms stems removed (cut into 1/4" thick slices)
• 4 x celery ribs cut into 1/4" thick slices (about 1-1/2 c.)
• 4 lrg carrots cut into 1/2" thick slices (about 1-1/4 c.)
• 1 tsp sage dry rubbed
• 1 tsp dry thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 4 c. fat-free chicken broth
• 2/3 c. barley (not quick cooking)
• 1 lb cooked chicken * cut in 1" pcs

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