Use a Dutch oven (I use a large corning ware saucepan to cook this in). Make sure it's a large pot. Heat oil in pot on medium heat (level ¾). Once hot, add onion, garlic, and carrot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After 5 minutes, add celery, chicken breast, uncooked barley, vegetable broth, and all seasonings and continue cooking for about 25 minutes.
Decrease heat to Low and cook for another 1 hour, 50 minutes.
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