Beef and Barley Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil
• 2 pounds Beef short ribs
• 2 medium Onions -- coarsely chopped
• 3 Carrots -- sliced
• 3 Stalks Celery -- sliced
• 1 can Whole tomatoes (28 oz.)
• With liquid -- chopped
• 2 teaspoons Water
• 4 Chicken bouillon cubes
• 1/3 cup Medium pearl barley

Preparation:

• In a large dutch oven or kettle, heat oil over medium-high.
• Brown beef.
• Add onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, water and bouillon, bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until beef is tender.
• Add barley, simmer another 50-60 minutes or until barley is done.