Brussels Sprouts and Barley Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 12 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup chopped fresh green beans
• 1 1/4 cups cubed turnips
• 1/2 cup chopped leeks
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/3 cup barley
• 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour