Barley Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
6 c. water
3 tsp. instant beef bouillon (envelopes or cubes)
2 c. sliced carrots
1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped onion
1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped celery
1/2 c. coarsely chopped green pepper
1/2 c. barley
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 bay leaves
1/4 c. ketchup
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped (not drained)
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

Preparation

In large skillet, brown ground beef; drain.
Put all ingredients in large pot.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour, or until vegetables are tender.
Remove bay leaves.