Creamy Beef Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
3 carrots
3 celery ribs
1 medium onion
1 cup barley
9 cups beef stock
2 cups water
1 teaspoon thyme
salt & pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with a little water

Preparation

Chop carrots, celery and onion in food processor. Sautee chop meat with veggies till meat is browned. Add thyme,salt, pepper, barley, broth and water. Simmer covered 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add cornstarch and water after cook time is over and simmer for a couple minutes till thick and creamy.