Chicken Black Bean and Barley Soup

From 365 Ways to Cook Chicken. Most of the prep time is just letting the pan sit.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup dried black beans
• 4  chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks)
• 1  onion, quartered
• 2  celery ribs, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup barley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cover beans with water. Bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 1 hour.
3. Return pan to medium heat and add chicken, onion and celery. Cook 1 hour.
4. Remove chicken. Add barley; season with pepper, mustard and cayenne.
5. Cook 30 minutes, until beans and barley are tender.
6. Remove chicken from bones and shred meat. Return meat to soup.