* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1 cup sliced carrots
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 2 1/2 cups water
* 1/2 cup uncooked quick barley
* 2 cans (14 1/2 oz each) diced tomatoes
* 1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
1. Saute carrots, onions and garlic in hot butter in a saucepan, over medium heat, for about 7 minutes. Add everything else and bring to a boil.
2. Bring heat down to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until barley is tender.