2 to 3 lbs. hamburger, browned
1 tbsp. oil
8 c. water
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
28 oz. can tomatoes
1 c. sliced carrots
1 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. uncooked barley
1 c. sliced potatoes

Mix all together in large roaster. Put in oven. Bake for 2 hours at 350 degrees. If needed, add can of tomato soup and an extra quart of water.