Real Home Cookin'

Beefy Barley Soup (serves 6)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
• 10 cups water
• 4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1/2 cup dried barley
• 4 tablespoons dried chopped onion
• 4 tablespoons dried chopped carrots
• 4 tablespoons dried chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper to taste

In a medium saucepan bring the water and bouillon granules to a boil. Add remaining ingredients. Return to a boil. Lower temperature and simmer for about 3 hours or until barley is tender. Add a little more water if necessary. Add salt and pepper to taste.