Beef Barley Soup

• 8 -10 ounces boneless round steak, cubed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 12 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced (optional)
• 12 cup pearl barley or 12 cup quick-cooking barley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cans condensed beef broth
• 7 cups water, approximately
• fresh ground pepper, to taste

1. Brown the beef cubes, onions, and mushrooms in a small amount of oil in a large saucepan, then add the vegetables, broth, and water.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer till the beef and barley are tender.
3. Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste, and serve.

boneless round steak, onion, mushrooms, carrot, celery, pearl barley, clove garlic, condensed beef broth, water, fresh ground pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-barley-soup-81267 (may not work)