Beef Barley Soup

• 2/3 cup pearl barley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups boiling water
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 3 stalks celery, finely diced
• 2 large carrots, finely diced
• 1 cup diced cooked beef
• 10 cups water
• 5 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic
• salt and pepper

1. Combine barley, salt and 4 cups boiling water in a pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 - 40 minutes until barley is tender.
2. Drain and rinse under cold water till cool.
3. Set aside.
4. In a large pot, heat margarine and saute vegetables until softened, stirring occasionally.
5. Add beef, 10 cups of water, bouillon cubes pepper and garlic.
6. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
7. Add barley and simmer 10 minutes longer.

pearl barley, salt, boiling water, margarine, onion, stalks celery, carrots, beef, water, chicken bouillon cubes, garlic, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-barley-soup-204774 (may not work)