Let cold water run over barley or rice in a strainer; ... slowly to boiling vegetable water and season with salt. ... them to boiling beef stock along with barley or ... until vegetables are tender.
In a soup pot, melt the butter and ... translucent. Add the barley, coating it thoroughly with ... the water or beef stock and tomatoes. Simmer for ... rest of the vegetables and simmer for another 20 ... 6 to 8 servings.
In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, sauté ... until tender. Remove vegetables to a bowl and set aside. Add the beef to the pot and brown ... occasionally. Add the barley. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Serves 4.