2 lbs. lean beef cubes
1 beef bone
8 c. water
3 c. tomato juice
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. salt (optional)
3 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. chili powder
3 bay leaves
1/2 c. barley
1 1/2 c. diced celery
1 c. sliced carrots (or more)
1 1/2 c. diced potatoes
1 1/2 c. chopped cabbage
1/2 lb. string beans, cut in 1 inch pieces
1 box frozen mixed vegetables
1 c. yellow turnips, diced

Brown slightly the beef cubes. Add bone, water, tomato juice, onion and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add vegetables, cover and simmer for 2 hours. Remove bay leaves and bone before serving. If too thick, add a little water. If too thin, you may add about 1 cup of fine noodles.