Barley Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Put meat in kettle and add water to cover.
2. 2
   It is better to start with more water and let it cook away than to add water later on.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and continue cooking, skimming occasionally until meat is half done.
4. 4
   Add diced vegetables, garlic, bay leaf, chicken instant broth and potatoes and simmer until meat is tender.
5. 5
   Cook the pearl barley separately, adding half the butter.
6. 6
   When meat and potatoes are done, remove bones and add barley.
7. 7
   Bring to a boil.
8. 8
   Check the seasoning.
9. 9
   Brown the flour in the butter or margarine until light brown (add a little of the soup liquid, stirring constantly and thicken the soup with the mixture.
10. 10
    Add chopped parsley and dill.