Chicken, Veggie & Pearl Barley Soup - Wholesome by Sarah

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 leek (large, sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 3 celery sticks (finely chopped)
• 2 carrots (large, finely chopped)
• 1 zucchini (large, finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1.3 kg chicken (whole)
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1 cup parsley leaves (chopped)
• 2 cups baby spinach
• sea salt & cracked black pepper
• parmesan cheese (grated, to serve)
• toasted sourdough (to serve)