Hearty vegetable barley soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsLean ground beef
½cupChopped onion
1cloveMinced garlic
7cupsWater
1can(14.5-oz) unsalted whole
Tomatos undrained cut into
Pieces
½cupMedium barley
½cupSliced celery
½cupSliced carrots
2Beef bouillon cubes
½teaspoonCrushed basil
1Bay leaf
1pack(9-oz) frozen mixed
Vegetables

Directions

In 4 quart saucepan or dutch oven, brown meat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender. Drain. Stir in remaining ingredients except frozen vegetables. Cover, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add frozen vegetables; cook about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Additional water may be added if soup becomes too thick upon standing.