1 med. chopped onion
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
2 cans beef consomme
2 soup cans water
4 carrots, chopped or sticks
4 celery tops, chopped or sticks
1/2 c. barley
10 pepper corns
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. salt
Parsley to taste

Saute onions in butter. Brown hamburger, drain grease. Add all together in kettle and cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.