Beef-Barley Soup

*You can also use turkey instead of beef, you can add potatoes, or omit celery (my Dad hates it!)*

Ingredients

2 lbs. cut-up beef or round steak

small amount of cooking oil

7c. water

1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes

1 large onion, chopped

2 beef bouillon cubes

1c. chopped carrots

1c. chopped celery

1/2c. chopped green pepper

2/3c. barley

parsley

salt & pepper to taste

1tsp. basil

1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Directions

In a large skillet, brown the beef in oil. Stir in water, undrained tomatoes, onion, and bouillon cubes. Simmer for 1-1/2 hrs. Add carrots, celery, green pepper, barley, and seasonings. Simmer until the vegetables are tender.

Serves 6 to 8