Chicken Stew (Mancunian and Economical)

• 200 g leeks (approx 2 large leeks sliced)
• 500 g potatoes, peeled and sliced (about 4 large potaoes)
• 150 g onions (approx 2 large onions peeled and sliced)
• 2 liters water
• 2 chicken stock cubes
• 400 g cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 300 g carrots
• 75 g pearl barley
• salt
• pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

1. heat oil in large pan add leeks and onions fry for about 5 minutes on medium heat.
2. add garlic fry for 2 more minutes, add pototoes stir well, turn heat low and stir cover and sweat for 5 minutes.
3. add water stock cubes and barley and carotts, chicken and thyme, bring to boil simmer for 40 mins striiing occaisonally.
4. season with salt and pepper add a dash of cream if you want serve with bread.

leeks, onions, liters water, chicken, chicken, thyme, garlic, carrots, pearl barley, salt, pepper, olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-stew-mancunian-and-economical-400889 (may not work)