Chicken, Vegetable and Barley Broth

Steps

• Step 1

  Put the root veggies, celery, leek and herb bundle into the slow cooker. Add the chicken quarters and barley, ensuring to tuck the barley between the chicken pieces. Pour over the boiling stock, adding extra to cover the barley If necessary. Season with freshly ground black pepper.

• Step 2

  Pop on the lid and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the cooker and leave to rest for 10 minutes. Replace the lid back onto the cooker and cook for a further 30 minutes until the veg and barley are tender.

• Step 3

  Once the chicken is cool enough, remove the meat from the bones and wrap in foil to keep warm.

• Step 4

  Once the vegetables and barley are tender, return the chicken to the slow cooker and heat through if necessary. Once heated through, remove and discard the herb bundle and serve the broth immediately and sprinkle with freshly chopped chives