Ingredients

• 2 cups of broccoli – pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2  cups of water
• 1  clove garlic – minced
• 1 tablespoon chicken soup mix
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup carrots – slices
• 1 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1 onion – chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup barley
• 4 oz  Cheddar cheese -- diced

Directions

1. Combine all but last 3 ingredients in 3 qt pot.  Bring to boil, then simmer 15 minutes till barley is tender.  Mix flour into 1/2 c milk and add.  Add rest of milk.  Cook about five minutes till thickened.
2. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.  Cover and let stand 3-5 minutes.