1 can cut green beans
1 can lima beans
1 can peeled tomatoes
2 c. diced potatoes
1/3 c. barley
1 c. coarsely cut carrot
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 qt. water
2 lb. beef short ribs
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. basil

Drain beans reserving liquid. Combine reserving liquid, water, tomatoes, potatoes, barley, carrot, onion, ribs and spices. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 2 hours, adding beans the last 1/2 hour. Soup is done when meat is tender.