Beef Barley Soup...my Version

• 2 quarts beef stock or 2 quarts broth
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 cups cooked pearl barley
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 12 teaspoon black pepper
• salt, optional (to taste)
• 1 lb beef, already cooked (ground, shredded or chopped)
• 2 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes or 1 quart tomato juice

1. In stock pot or favorite soup pot add all ingredients (except barley).
2. Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer 45 minutes.
3. Add barley and simmer another 15 minutes.

beef stock, carrot, celery, onion, olive oil, garlic, barley, oregano, basil, bay leaves, black pepper, salt, beef, tomatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-barley-soup-my-version-409565 (may not work)