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Classic Beef-Barley Soup

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By Diana Rattray, About.com Guide

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2/3 cup pearl barley
  • 3 to 4 medium carrots, diced
  • 3 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato soup (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 c. minced parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

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Hearty, easy to make soupFebruary 05, 2008By lynne.garrison
"My son, husband and I ate this over three days. My son wishes there was more left! This recipe does make a lot of soup, my 6 quart crock pot was full. I had to cook it on high for 6 hours. I really like that fresh vegetables are used instead of frozen. They really add a lot more flavor."

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