Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. medium barley
5 c. warm water
1 c. finely diced ham
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c. chopped celery
1 (No. 2) can (2 1/2 c.) tomatoes
1 small bay leaf
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except Worcestershire sauce.
Boil gently for 2 hours.
Add Worcestershire sauce, and serve.
Makes 7 to 8 servings.