Brown ground beef in large kettle or Dutch ... crisp-tender, about 30 minutes. Makes 11 1/2 cups. Soup can be prepared in crock pot cook on low 8-10 hours.
Can use leftover cooked roast ... large pot. Season beef with salt, saute in butter ... stock, potato, onions, carrots, celery, green beans, barley, bay ... Adjust seasoning if necessary.