Beef Barley Soup...my Version

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 quarts beef stock or 2 quarts broth
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 cups cooked pearl barley
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• salt, optional (to taste)
• 1 lb beef, already cooked (ground, shredded or chopped)
• 2 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes or 1 quart tomato juice

Recipe

• 1 in stock pot or favorite soup pot add all ingredients (except barley). bring to a boil, reduce and simmer 45 minutes. add barley and simmer another 15 minutes.