1 lb. stew beef or hamburger
8 cups water
1 pkg. beef bouillon
1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes
1 cup celery (chopped fine)
1 cup carrots
1 cup onion
1/2 cup barley
1/4 cup parsley
salt and pepper, to taste
garlic to taste (optional)

Brown beef In 2 tablespoons oil. Add 8 cups water to pot and boil, then simmer 1 1/2 hours. Remove meat and shred.

Dissolve bouillon in 1/2 cup of water. Add vegetables and bouillon to pot. Add barley, parsley spices and meat.

Simmer until barley is cooked.