2 lb. lean ground beef
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
6 oz. tomato juice
7 c. water
1/2 lb. green beans, drained
1 green pepper, diced
1 c. diced celery
1/2 tbsp. salt
pepper to taste
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 c. pearl barley
2 sliced carrots
2 to 3 potatoes

Brown ground beef. Put all ingredients in a large cooking pot. Boil. Turn down heat and let simmer 1 hour.