Vegetable Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. chuck meat, cut in squares
1 (22 oz.) can tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
3 c. water
1 can green beans
1 can whole kernel corn
1/2 c. barley
1/4 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 tsp. oregano

Preparation

Place meat, tomatoes, salt and bay leaf in large pan.
Add water, cover and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1/2 hour.
Add barley, cook 1 1/2 hours.
Add beans, corn, oregano and garlic.
Simmer 1/2 hour or until tender.
Serves 4 to 6.