Beef Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 4 pieces short ribs of beef
1 large can Campbell's tomato juice
2 carrots, minced
2 stalks celery, diced or minced
1 medium onion, minced
handful parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. barley

Preparation

Put short ribs in soup pot.
Cover ribs with water.
Bring to boil (do not skim top).
Reduce heat and add remaining ingredients.
Cover with lid and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Cook barley separately.
Drain. Cool, then add to soup.