2 lbs. hamburger
1 can tomatoes
1 c. celery
3 c. potatoes
1/2 c. barley
3 tsp. salt
1 onion, chopped
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato juice
1 c. carrots
6 c. water
2 cloves pressed garlic
1 1/2 tsp. pepper

Brown meat and onion together and drain. In small pan, boil carrots and celery for 5 minutes in water. Drain and add to pan with meat and onion. Add all other ingredients and stir. Cook with the lid on and simmer 1 hour. Total preparation time 1 1/2 hours.