HAMBURGER BARLEY VEGETABLE SOUP

By Clarabell

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 # ground beef
• 7 cups of water
• 5 beef-flavored bouillon cubes
• 2 c sliced carrots
• 1 1/2 c chopped onions
• 1 1/2 c chopped celery
• 1/2 c chopped green pepper
• 1/3 c barley
• 1 t salt
• 1 t pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 c catsup
• 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 8 oz can tomato sauce

Preparation

Step 1

In 5 quart Dutch oven, brown ground beef; drain and stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until vegetables and barley are tender. Remove bay leaves. Makes 10 ( 1 1/2 c) servings.