Snow Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
2 large carrots
2 large ribs celery
1 enormous onion or 2 smaller ones, peeled
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes, chopped or 1 large can tomato puree
1 c. barley
2 beef bouillon cubes
freshly ground pepper (lots)
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
6 c. water

Preparation

Brown ground beef or ground turkey in a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot.
Skim off all fat.
Slice and add carrots, celery and onion.
Add tomatoes, barley, bouillon cubes, freshly ground pepper, parsley and 6 cups of water.
Simmer 1 hour or until barley is fully cooked.
Serve with hot bread or rolls, a glass of milk and fresh fruit.