2 c. diced carrots
2 c. diced celery
1 med. onion, chopped
1 lb. mushrooms, sliced
4 qts. chicken broth
1 lb. barley, rinsed
Vegetable oil
1 lb. beef cubed or flanken
Salt to taste
Pepper

Saute carrots, celery and onion in oil in soup until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Cook 2 hours, stirring often.