10 c. water
1 1/2-2 lb. stew beef, cut up
1 lg. soup bone
1 (10 oz.) box frozen mixed vegetables
4 med. carrots, sliced
4 stalks celery, sliced
2 med. onions, diced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2-3/4 c. barley
2 tbsp. parsley
2 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper

Combine water, meat, bone, parsley, salt and pepper in large pot. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours covered. Add rest of ingredients and simmer another hour covered. Correct seasonings if desired.