Hamburger Barley Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
6 c. water
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 c. barley
2 bay leaves
1/4 c. catsup
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), cut up
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

Preparation

In 5-quart Dutch oven, brown ground beef; drain.
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 cups) servings.