In a large Dutch oven or saucepan heat butter over medium heat; add in onions, garlic, celery, carrots, mushrooms slices and cayenne (if using) and thyme; saute for about 5 minutes.
Add in the chicken broth, bay leaf and barley; simmer covered for about 40 minutes, or until the barley is desired texture.
Add in the cooked chicken or ham, peas, cream of chicken soup, half and half cream and Parmesan cheese; simmer for 10-15 minutes over medium-low heat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	353.34 Kcal (1479 kJ)
Calories from fat	187.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.87g	32%
Cholesterol	45.92mg	15%
Sodium	498.26mg	21%
Potassium	587.36mg	12%
Total Carbs	27.23g	9%
Sugars	3.81g	15%
Dietary Fiber	4.49g	18%
Protein	17.35g	35%
Vitamin C	8.1mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	2.1mg	11%
Calcium	122.1mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	109.95 Kcal (460 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.5g	32%
Cholesterol	14.29mg	15%
Sodium	155.05mg	21%
Potassium	182.77mg	12%
Total Carbs	8.47g	9%
Sugars	1.18g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.4g	18%
Protein	5.4g	35%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	0.6mg	11%
Calcium	38mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

8

Points
10

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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