Wash and rinse the pearl barley well in cold water.
Place in a pan with the chicken stock and bring to the boil, cover with a lid and simmer for 1 hour.
Add the chicken, onion, turnip and parsnip. Mix well, cook for 20 minutes. Add the leek, carrots, celery and seasoning and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Add more stock if needed, then serve topped with chopped parsley.
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