Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion , minced
• 4 carrots , minced
• 3 celerys ribs , thinly sliced
• 0.5 cups barley
• 3 , 10 ounce
• 1 , 28 ounce
• 2 cups water
• 1 , 10.5 ounce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• ground black pepper , to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat, and crumble in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is evenly browned and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
3. 3 Stir in onion, carrots, celery, and barley. Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, water, and condensed soup. Season with bay leaf, parsley, garlic, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and cover.
4. 4 Simmer for 2 hours, stirring frequently. Remove bay leaf before serving.
5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition per serving