1 bay leaf
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 tsp. Cumin
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tsp. Chill powder
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. chopped celery
10 c. water
3 bouillon cubes
1 can tomatoes cut into pieces
1 can corn
1/2 c. Quaker barley, uncooked
5 medium Potatoes, diced
3 medium Carrots, diced
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 pkg vegetable soup seasoning mix

Salt and pepper to taste. Brown ground beef with onions and salt and pepper. Put in a crock-pot or Dutch oven. Add all the ingredients and cook all day on low in crock-pot or simmer until done in dutch oven.