Hamburger Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground hamburger
16 oz. can tomatoes, chopped
6 oz. tomato juice
7 c. water
1/2 lb. fresh green beans
1 green pepper, diced
1 c. diced celery (and tops)
salt and pepper
2 tsp. garlic (1/4 tsp. dry minced)
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 c. pearl barley

Preparation

Brown hamburger and drain off grease. Add all ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer 1 hour. Add 2 sliced carrots and cook 10 minutes.
Add 1 large potato, cubed, and cook 20 minutes more.