Hamburger Soup V

• 3 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 small head cabbage, diced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn (optional)
• 2 (4.5 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 3 quarts water
• 1/2 cup barley
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 3 potatoes, diced

1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for about 5 minutes, or until brown and crumbly. In a large soup pot over high heat, combine the ground beef, cabbage, celery, tomatoes, corn, mushrooms, water, barley, parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
2. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the carrots and potatoes and continue to simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are done to your liking. Serve with a warm loaf of bread and enjoy!

ground beef, head cabbage, celery, tomatoes, whole kernel corn, mushrooms, water, barley, parsley, salt, carrots, potatoes

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/15096/hamburger-soup-v/ (may not work)