Beef And Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean beef for stew
5 c. water
1/3 c. barley
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 to 5 medium carrots, sliced
1 c. celery, sliced
2 Tbsp. fat
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. instant beef bouillon
1/2 tsp. marjoram
1 bay leaf
1/2 lb. fresh green beans or 1 can

Preparation

Brown meat in fat.
Pour off drippings.
Add water, onion, barley, bouillon, thyme, marjoram, pepper and bay leaf.
Cover tightly and cook slowly for 1 1/2 hours.
Stir in carrots, celery and green beans (if canned, add at the end and heat).
Cook, covered, for 45 minutes or until all are cooked through.
Serves 5 to 6.