Beef And Barley Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp cooking oil

2 lbs beef short ribs

2 medium onions, coarsely chopped

3 large carrots, sliced

3 celery stalks, sliced

1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes with liquid, chopped

2 quarts water

4 chicken bouillon cubes

1/3 cup medium pearl barley

Preparation

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 the barley is done.