Beef & barley soup

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonCooking oil
2poundsBeef short ribs
2mediumsOnions, coarsely chopped
3Carrots, sliced
3Stalks Celery, sliced
1canWhole tomatoes (28 oz.),
With liquid, chopped
2teaspoonsWater
4Chicken bouillon cubes
⅓cupMedium pearl barley

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. (3½ qts.) SOURCE: *Phyllis Utterback, Glendale, CA, Country Magazine, Feb./Mar.93 POSTED BY: Jim Bodle 2/93