Easy Beef Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb stewing beef (sm.cubed)
1 cup pearl barley
2 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced)
1 onion (chopped)
1 piece celery (chopped)
3/4 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup frozen corn
6 beef bouillon cubes
8 cups water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Preparation

In a large stock pot brown the cubed beef in oil then add the onions, celery and frozen vegetables - cook until onions are translucent.
Add the rest of the ingredients and bring it to a medium boil.
Reduce the heat and allow soup to lighlty boil.
After 30 minutes taste, and add salt and pepper if needed.
Continue to simmer for 45 - 60 minutes.
Keep warm till your ready to serve.