Recipe: Hamburger Barley Vegetable Soup

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HAMBURGER BARLEY VEGETABLE SOUP

1 1/2 lb Ground beef
6 c Water
3 ts Instant beef bouillon
2 c Sliced carrots
1 1/2 c Coarsely chopped onions
1 1/2 c Coarsely chopped celery
1/2 c Coarsely chopped green peppr
1/3 c Barley
1 ts Salt
1/8 ts Pepper
2 Bay leaves
1/4 c Catsup
1 cn (28 oz.)tomatoes, undrained
1 cn (8 oz) tomato sauce

In 5-quart Dutch oven, brown ground beef; drain.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat: cover and simmer 1 hour or until
vegetables and barley are tender.

Remove bay leaves.

Tip: Flavor improves if chilled overnight and
reheated before serving.