Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb beef sirloin steak, cubed
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 7 cups beef broth
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup medium barley
  • 1/2 cup celery, sliced
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil, crushed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (9 ounce) package mixed vegetables

Method

  • In a 4-quart saucepan, brown meat.
  • Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender; drain.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except frozen vegetables.
  • Cover, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add frozen vegetables and cook about 10 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
  • Note: Add more water if soup becomes too thick upon standing.