Chicken and Barley Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4

lbs boneless skinless chicken breast (, cooked and shredded)

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 1/2 cups

chopped carrots ((about 4))

1 1/2 cups

chopped celery ((about 4))

1 1/2 cups

chopped yellow onion ((1 large))

2 cloves

garlic (, minced)

4 14.5 ounce cans

low-sodium chicken broth, plus more as desired

3/4 cup

pearl barley ((uncooked))

bay leaves

1 tsp

dried sage

1/2 tsp

each dried rosemary (, thyme, and marjoram)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)

1/4 cup

slightly packed (, chopped fresh parsley)

1 tbsp

fresh lemon juice