Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      c             broccoli -- pieces
   1      teaspoon      salt
   3 1/2  c             water
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   1      tablespoon    chicken soup mix
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   1      c             carrots -- slices
   1 1/2  c             skim milk
   1                    onion -- chopped
     1/4  c             flour
     1/2  c             barley
   4      oz            Cheddar cheese -- diced

Preparation:

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