1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 med. onion, finely chopped
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
2 c. water
3 cans consomme
1 can tomato soup
4 carrots, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
3 sticks celery, finely chopped
Parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme
Pepper to taste
8 tbsp. barley

Brown meat and onions. Drain well. Combine all ingredients in large pot. Simmer covered at least 2 hours or all day. Serves 10.