Chicken and Barley Soup

Chicken and Barley Soup
1 Tbsp butter or margarine
1/4 C chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1/4 C carrots
3 tsp chicken bouillon
6 C water
1/4 C pearl barley
1/8 tsp anise seed
2 C cooked chicken


In a 3- to 4-quart pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add bouillon, barley, and anise seeds. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until barley is tender, about 30 or 40 minutes