Cheesy Beef Barley Soup

Submitted by Jill L. "Margaritta Lover"

"I came up with this soup by mixing a couple different recipes together. It has become one of my favorites."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 6 cups
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 6 cups beef broth
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, cut up
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 1 1⁄2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1⁄2 cup quick-cooking barley, uncooked
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, crushed
• salt
• pepper
• Lawry's Seasoned Salt
• 1 lb Velveeta cheese

directions

1. Brown meat,onions and celery in large saucepan.
2. Drain the grease off.
3. In a large pot, stir in beef broth, tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, barley, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and Lawry's Seasoning.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat.
6. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
7. Stir in the Velvetta cheese until it is melted.