Beef Barley Soup

By tschnet1

Ingredients

• 2 lbs short ribs with bones
• 5 cups water
• 14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 - 1-1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup chopped cabbage
• 2/3 cup quick cooking pearl barley
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

In a pot combine ribs, water, tomatoes, onions, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1-1/2 - 2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove ribs, cool. Skim fat. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; return to broth. Add carrots, celery and cabbage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add barley and return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until barley and vegetables ar tender. Add parsley.

Serves 8