Beef and Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1-1/2 cups diced celery
• 1-1/2 cups diced carrot
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 gallon beef broth
• 1/4 jar beef base
• 1 (15-ounce) can peeled, crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 package barley
• 2 cups diced cooked beef (such as leftover roast)
• 1/4 cup Kitchen Bouquet

Directions

Place garlic, celery, carrot and onions in large pot; add beef broth and beef base. Bring to a boil. Add tomatoes, olive oil, spices and barley (uncooked). Let simmer for about 1 hour or until barley is about three-quarters done. Add beef and Kitchen Bouquet. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

Makes 1-1/2 gallons.