Barley, Beef & Broccoli Soup - Canadian Food Focus

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, (minced)
• 1/2 cup pot or pearl barley
• 2 (900 mL) cartons no salt added beef broth
• 1 bunch broccoli
• 2 large tomatoes
• 3 celery stalks
• 1 medium zucchini
• 10 oz can sliced mushrooms
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/4 tsp pepper to taste
• grated cheddar cheese ((optional))