Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef short ribs with bones
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, undrained
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 1 cup cabbage, chopped
  • 2/3 cup quick-cooking pearl barley
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced

Method

  • In a soup kettle, combine ribs, water, tomatoes, onion, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat: cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Remove ribs; cool.
  • Skim fat. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; return to broth.
  • Add carrots, celery and cabbage; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add barley; return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender.
  • Add parsley.