"If you make this soup ahead, you may need to add a bit of water or stock when reheating...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 pounds skinless chicken thighs (on the bone; 4 pieces)
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1 1/4 pounds skinless chicken breast halves (on the bone; 3 pieces)
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Four 14 1/2-ounce cans low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
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2 cups white wine or water
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2 large celery ribs, halved crosswise
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1 large carrot, peeled
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2 large garlic cloves, peeled
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6 leeks, white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
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12 pitted prunes, quartered (2/3 cup packed)
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1/2 cup barley
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1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley