Beef And Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. cooking oil
2 lb. beef short ribs
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
3 large carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes with liquid, chopped
2 qt. water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1/3 c. medium pearl barley

Preparation

In a large 3 1/2-quart kettle, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef.
Add onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, water and bouillon; bring to boil.
Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until beef is tender.
Add barley; simmer another 50 or 60 minutes or until barley is done.
Yields 10 to 12 servings.