Meatball Mushroom Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans mushroom soup
1 1/3 cups milk
1 1/3 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic, see note
1/4 cup barley
1/4 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/4 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat oven to 350 deg.
Shape ground beef into 1\" balls.
and bake until just done.
In a dutch oven combine soup, milk, water and onion.
Bring to a boil.
Add Italian seasoning, garlic, barley, macaroni and rice.
Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 15 minute Stir in carrot, cover and simmer for 5- 10 minute Add meatballs and mushrooms to soup.
Stir in Parmesan cheese.
Cook a few minutes more until macaroni and rice are done.
Serve with crusty bread!
Enjoy!
Note: I used diced garlic from a jar.
Either way is OK.