Deedee posted 03-31-98
Beef Barley Soup
1 lb. stewing beef cut into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons oil
9 cups water
9 beef bouillon cubes
1 1/2 cups cubed rutabagas
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
3/4 cup diced onion
1 clove garlic minced
3/4 cups medium barley
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes diced and undrained
Brown beef in the oil. Add all other ingredients and simmer about 1 1/2 hours until all vegetables are tender.