Barley Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. water
1 (13 3/4 oz.) can chicken broth
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. pearled barley
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. chopped broccoli or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli
1 c. thinly sliced carrots
1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese

Preparation

In large saucepan, combine water, broth, onion, barley, garlic, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Cover, simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add broccoli and carrots; continue simmering 15 to 20 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender.
Combine 1/2 cup milk and flour, mixing until well blended.
Gradually stir into soup with remaining milk and cheese.
Continue cooking over medium heat about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Additional water or milk may be added to desired consistency.