Beef Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground beef
2 1/2 c. cold water
1 (14 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, cut up
3/4 c. sliced carrots
3/4 c. sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. quick barley (uncooked)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
salt and pepper
1 1/2 lb. Velveeta, cubed

Preparation

Brown meat in a large saucepan; drain.
Stir in water, tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, barley, garlic and oregano.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Cover; simmer 10 minutes or until barley is tender.
Season to taste.
Stir in Velveeta until melted. Makes 6 (1 cup) servings.