Ingredients

1 C. pearl barley
1 C. chopped onion
1 C. chopped celery
1/2 C. chopped leeks
3 ham hocks,
Or 2 slices smoked ham, chopped
3 1/2 quarts chicken stock
6 Tbsp. instant mashed potatoes
1 C. heavy cream
Bouquet Garni:
6 parsley sprigs
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 medium bay leaves

Cooking Instructions

Wrap herbs in piece of cheesecloth. Combine all ingredients except mashed potatoes and cream in removable liner. Place liner in base. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. Remove ham hocks, if used, and discard. Also, discard bouquet garni. Add instant mashed potatoes, stirring well, and add cream. Cook on high for 15 minutes.
 
 
 "All flesh is not the same flesh, but there is one flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another flesh of birds, and another of fish." (1Corinthians 15:39)