2 cans beef broth
1 can water
2 qts. tomatoes
1 (12 oz.) can V-8 juice
1 sm. butternut squash
2 lg. carrots
2 potatoes
2 stalks celery
1 sm. yellow onion
Mushrooms (opt.)
1 pt. green beans
21 can garbanzo beans
1/3 c. barley
Dash each of basil, thyme, marjoram, sage, parsley, pepper
1 tsp. salt or to taste

Peel and slice or cube vegetables. Throw everything in a large pot, simmer for a couple of hours until barley and vegetables are tender. ENJOY!