Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped (large)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2/3 c. barley
  • 4 diced carrots
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 3 (10 1/2 oz.) cans beef consomme
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato soup (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 c. minced parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in Dutch oven until meat is no longer pink; drain off drippings.
  • Add barley, carrots, celery and tomatoes with liquid (chop up tomatoes).
  • Add beef consomme, water, tomato soup (if using), bay leaf, 1/4 cup parsley and salt and pepper as desired.
  • Cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.