Easy Beef Barley Soup

• 1 lb stewing beef (sm.cubed)
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 2 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 piece celery (chopped)
• 3/4 cup frozen peas
• 3/4 cup frozen corn
• 6 beef bouillon cubes
• 8 cups water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

1. In a large stock pot brown the cubed beef in oil then add the onions, celery and frozen vegetables - cook until onions are translucent.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring it to a medium boil.
3. Reduce the heat and allow soup to lighlty boil.
4. After 30 minutes taste, and add salt and pepper if needed.
5. Continue to simmer for 45 - 60 minutes.
6. Keep warm till your ready to serve.

stewing beef, pearl barley, fresh mushrooms, onion, celery, frozen peas, frozen corn, water, garlic, vegetable oil, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-beef-barley-soup-141962 (may not work)