Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef short ribs
• 8 cups of water
• 2 cans canned tomatoes or 8oz can of tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 cup quick cooking barley
• 2 cups carrots, chopped
• 1 cup celery, sliced

Tick "I have it" for items already in your kitchen. They move to the bottom and are left off your list.

Method

1. Brown the short ribs in a little oil.
2. Add the water, tomatoes, onion and salt. Bring to a boil.
3. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
4. Add the remaining ingredients.
5. Cover and simmer for an additional 45 minutes.
6. Remove the meat from the bones and heat through.
7. Skim off the excess fat.

Good to know

• The original steps use onion and a little oil but don't list an amount for either.
• Optional add-ins: 3/4 cup chopped green pepper, 1 medium chopped potato, 1 wedge of cabbage, peas, corn or green beans.