Hamburger Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef (no fat)
1 small onion, chopped
2 c. diced potato
1 c. chopped carrot
1 c. chopped celery
1 (27 oz.) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
2 c. water
2 c. V-8 juice (more, if desired)
1/2 c. barley
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a soup kettle, brown ground beef with
onion; drain drippings from pan.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Makes 8 servings.