Hamburger Barley Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
6 c. water
3 beef flavor bouillon cubes or 3 tsp. instant beef bouillon or Worcestershire sauce
2 c. sliced carrots
28 oz. can (3 c.) tomatoes, undrained and cut up
1 1/2 c. chopped onions
1 1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/3 c. barley
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 bay leaves
1/4 c. catsup
8 oz. can tomato sauce

Preparation

In 5-quart Dutch oven, brown ground beef.
Drain.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 1 hour or until vegetables and barley are tender.
Remove bay leaves.
Makes 10 (1 1/2-cup) servings.