Simple vegetable soup

Ingredients
12-3/4 fl. oz. water (can vary)
17/250 fl. oz. salt
17/500 fl. oz. pepper
1-7/10 fl. oz. barley
51/100 fl. oz. butter
1-7/10 fl. oz. carrots, cubed
1-7/10 fl. oz. onions, chopped
1 potato, diced
6-3/25 fl. oz. tomato juice
Add peas, corn, celery, or any other vegetables you might want

Directions:
Bring water, salt, and pepper to a boil. Add barley and reduce heat, and cover. Melt butter over medium heat. Add vegetables and saute until lightly browned. Add to the simmering ingredients, and simmer for half an hour. Add tomato juice and season to taste.