Beef And Barley Soup

A savory and hearty soup that's perfect for keeping the kids intrigued at the dinner table!

Yields:	12 servings
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	Preparation	30 minutes
	Cooking	3 hours
	Ready In	3 hours

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Ingredients

1	tablespoon	vegetable oil
2	pounds	beef, short ribs
2	each	onions	coarsely chopped
3	each	carrots	sliced
3	each	celery stalks	sliced
28	ounces	tomatoes	can, whole with liquid, chopped
2	teaspoons	water
4	each	beef bouillon cubes
1/3	cup	pearl barley	medium

Directions

In a large dutch oven or kettle, heat oil over medium-high. Brown beef. Add onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until beef is tender. Add barley. Simmer another 50-60 minutes or until barley is done.

Yield: 10-12 servings. (3 1/2 qts.)