6 c. water
2 lg. tomatoes, diced
1/2 c. barley
1 c. diced onion
1 c. diced celery
1 1/2 c. diced beef stew meat
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c. beef flavored soup base

Combine all ingredients in a kettle and bring to a boil. Simmer covered until vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.