Chicken, Barley, and Bow Tie Soup

A quick and easy soup to make.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1  cup  chopped celery
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2  cups  thinly sliced peeled carrots
• 1  bay leaf
• 8  cups water
• 4  cups  canned fat-free chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup pearl barley
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 (8 ounce) package bow tie pasta

Directions

1. Place the first 5 ingredients in a large pot filled with the water and broth.
2. Bring the water and broth to a boil, and add the barley.
3. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook until the chicken and barley are done, about 30 minutes.
4. Season with the salt and pepper and add the basil.
5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting oil and salt.
6. Drain.
7. Add the pasta to the chicken soup, and remove the bay leaf.