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ingredients 1/2 cup pearl barley 1/2 pound frozen lima beans (broad) 2 tablespoons oil 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced 3 leeks, well-washed, trimmed and sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 stalks celery, chopped 3 medium carrots, chopped 2 medium zucchini, chopped 8 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup tomato paste 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme Salt and pepper For the Dumplings: 1/4 cup cornmeal 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 4 tablespoons cold butter, grated 1/2 cup water directions Rinse the barley under cold water until the water runs clear; drain. Pour boiling water over the beans, drain and remove the skins. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the chicken in batches and cook until well browned all over - this is important to achieve color and flavor. Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the leeks, garlic, celery, carrots and zucchini to the pan. Cook, stirring, until the l...