Autumn Soup

This recipe was given my daughter by her mother-in-law, Merilyn. It is a low cost soup...but hardy and very nutrious as well as really tasty. Note from Chef, since several reviewers thought it was too much barley I have changed the recipe and have reduced by half the amount originally posted. Corrected Oct 2012.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb  of pre-cooked ground beef
• 1  cup  of chopped onion
• 4  cups water
• 1  cup  chopped fresh carrot
• 1  cup  chopped celery
• 1  cup  chopped potato
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup barley
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1  teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
• 2  bay leaves
• 1  teaspoon sweet basil
• 1  beef bouillon cube

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large kettle.
2. Cook until vegetables and the barley are tender.
3. Option:can be placed in a slow cooker on low for 8-9 hours if wished.
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