Chicken Stew With Barley Recipe

• 2 1/2 to 3 pound chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 leeks, 1/2 inch slices
• 2 stalks celery, 1/2 inch slices
• 6 sprigs parsley
• 2 egg yolks
• 5 whole cloves
• 4 c. chicken stock
• 1/2 c. pearl barley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 carrots, 1/2 inch slices
• 1 med. onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 2 tbsp. heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 quart. water
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice

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