Rich Beef Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks (leftovers or fresh)
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups beef broth
1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup ketchup
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups green peppers, chopped
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Preparation

Cut steak into bite sized pieces.
Saute in olive oil in a large pot until nicely browned.
Add all the other ingredients.
Bring to a boil and simmer partially covered for 2 hours to allow flavours to blend.
ENJOY!