Beef and 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
cupMedium 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