• 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

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.