Broccoli and Cheese Barley Soup

70 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 60 minutes

236 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4-6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

4	cups	water
14 1/2	ounces	chicken broth, low salt
1/2	cup	onion	chopped
1/2	cup	pearl barley
2	each	garlic cloves	minced
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/8	teaspoon	black pepper
2	cups	broccoli florets	chopped
1 1/2	cups	milk, skim
1/4	cup	flour, all-purpose
4	ounces	cheddar cheese	reduced fat, shredded

Directions

In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, combine water, broth, onion, barley, garlic, salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; cover.

Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add broccoli; continue simmering 15 to 20 minutes or until barley and broccoli 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.

Add additional water or chicken broth if soup becomes too thick upon standing.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 510g

Amount per Serving

Calories 236 22% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.0g	9%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	17%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 17mg	6%
Sodium 476mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 35.0g	12%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	18%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 13.0g	25%

Vitamin A	3%		Vitamin C	6%
Calcium	25%		Iron	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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