HAMBURGER BARLEY VEGETABLE SOUP

By EdieK

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 6 c. water (only use 4 in crockpot)
• 3 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 c. sliced carrots
• 1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped onions
• 1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped celery
• 1/2 c. coarsely chopped green pepper
• 1/3-1/2 c. barley
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 28 oz. can whole tomatoes, undrained
• 8 oz. tomato sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 c. ketchup

Preparation

Step 1

In 5 quart Dutch oven, brown ground beef and drain. Add all other ingredients, bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves.