Beef And Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. cooking oil
2 lb. beef stew meat
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
3 large carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes with liquid, chopped or stewed tomatoes
2 qt. water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1/3 c. medium pearl barley

Preparation

In a large Dutch oven or kettle, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef.
Add onion, carrots, celery, tomatoes, water and bouillon; bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until beef is tender.
Add barley; simmer another 50 to 60 minutes or until the barley is done.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.