Creamy Barley Risotto - Alberta Milk

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) ¼” chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) ¼" chopped celery
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) ¼" chopped onions
• 1/2 tsp (3 ml) dried thyme
• 2 tsp (10 ml) Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp (3 ml) black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) Pearl barley
• 2 cups (500 ml) Milk (homo or 2%)
• 6 cups (1.5 L) Chicken stock
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) Grated pecorino or parmesan