2 1/2 lb. hamburger
1 sm. onion
6-8 carrots
3 stalks celery
1/2 c. barley
1 lg. can whole tomatoes
4 med. potatoes
4-8 c. water with 3-4 cubes beef bouillon

Brown hamburger, drain, add remaining ingredients and simmer for several hours. Salt and pepper to taste.

OPTIONAL: 1 can chili salsa or 1 can tomato sauce or noodles at the end.