Beef Barley Veggie Soup

A tweaked Rachael Ray delish recipe!

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1  small onion, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can  fire roasted tomatoes
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1 (32 ounce) box beef broth
• 2  cups water
• 1  large  stalk celery, diced
• 3⁄4 cup  medium barley
• 1 (15 ounce) can  mixed vegetables, drained
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Saute onion and garlic in oil.
2. Add to blender with tomatoes and blend.
3. Saute ground beef over medium high heat until brown, then drain off fat.
4. Add celery, tomatoes, broth, water and barley.
5. Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
6. Add vegetables and simmer another 15 minutes.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
8. If it becomes too thick, add 1 more 15oz can beef broth.