Beef and Barley Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
- 1/2 C. chopped onion
- 1 garlic minced
- 3/4 C. quick barley
- 5 C. water
- 1 14 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 C. diced celery
- 1/2 C. diced carrots
- 1 can beef broth
- 1 can mushroom soup
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1/2 tsp. basil, crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbs. butter
Directions
Brown meat and set aside, then drain pan. Add onions, celery, carrots and butter and cook until soft. Add beef and remaining ingredients. Cook 1 hour. If it gets thick, add more water.


