Broccoli& Cheese Barley Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

BROCCOLI & CHEESE BARLEY SOUP

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 c Water
14 1/2 oz Reduced sodium chicken broth
-- (canned) about 1-3/4 cups
1/2 c Chopped onion
1/2 c Medium QUAKER Barley*
2 Garlic cloves -- minced
1/2 ts Salt (optional)
1/8 ts Black pepper
2 c Chopped broccoli -- OR...
9 oz -Frozen broccoli
1 1/2 c Skim or low-fat milk
1/4 c All-purpose flour
4 oz Reduced fat cheddar cheese
-- shredded

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.
*NOTE: To user Quick QUAKER Barley, substitute 2/3 cup
quick barley for medium barley and decrease water to 3
cups. In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, combine all
ingredients except milk, flour and cheese. Bring to a
boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 15 to 20
minutes or until barley and broccoli are tender.
Proceed as 2nd paragraph directs.



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