Beef-Barley Soup(Ingredients For 8 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 c. water
2 beef-flavored bouillon cubes
1/2 c. hot water
1 (14 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 c. carrots, pared and sliced
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. barley
1/4 c. finely chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

In large saucepot, heat oil over medium heat.
Add beef, cook, stirring often, until browned.
Add 8 cups water.
Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is fork-tender. With slotted spoon, remove meat to bowl.
With two forks, shred meat; set aside.
In cup, dissolve bouillon in the 1/2 c. water. Add to saucepot with tomatoes, carrots, onion, celery, barley, parsley, salt and pepper.
Stir in meat.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until vegetables are tender.