RECIPE: Beef and Barley Soup

For all you soup lovers out there here is a great one that is easy to make and tastes wonderful! (PICS INCLUDED!)

Ingredients:

~ 1 1/2 lbs of top sirloin chopped up in bite-sized pieces

~ 1 1/2 cups of barley

~ 6 cups of beef broth

~ 2 tsp. of Italian Seasoning

~ 1 can (16 oz) Tomato Sauce

~ 2 tsp. Basil

~ 1 chopped onion

~ 1 bag of mixed veggies

~ 1 Bay Leaf

Method:

~ Brown the meat and add chopped onions in pan.

~ Boil 6 cups of beef broth and add Italian Seasoning, Basil, Bay Leaf, tomato sauce and meat and onion mix. Boil for 30 minutes.

~ Then add the Barely and simmer for 50-60 minutes.

~ Cook your mixed veggies and then add to pot and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

I usually fix corn bread muffins to go with it. It not only tastes great but it fills your home with a wonderful 'winter-like' smell of grandma's house! Enjoy!