Beef Barley Mushroom Soup

This is a quick and easy homemade beef vegetable soup.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2-1  lb  cubed beef
•  mixed vegetables
•  fresh mushrooms (sliced)
•  onion (chopped)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic (finely minced)
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 cup  uncooked quick-cooking barley
• 1 -2  tablespoon  beef base
•  water

Directions

1. Place beef in a stock pan.
2. Pour enough water in to cover beef.
3. Simmer on low heat for about 1 hour.
4. Add all ingredients except barley.
5. Cover and simmer for about 1/2 hour.
6. Add barley and simmer for about 1/2 hour more.
7. Serve.