• 2 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1-1/2 Tbs. pearled barley
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 Tbs. all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. skim milk

Combine first 5 ingredients in a saucepan and cook over low heat 1 hour. Brown onions in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add to soup and cook another 30 minutes. Combine flour and milk in a bowl and add to soup. Cook another 15 minutes.

Per serving: calories 52, fat 0.3g, 4% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 2.3g, carbohydrates 10.7g, fiber 1.6g, sugar 3.6g, sodium 171mg, diet points 1.2.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.1, Vegetable: 0.9, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.3, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Chenin Blanc, Beaujolais, or Fumé Blanc.