1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 quarts water
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
3 potatoes, cubed
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
3 sprigs fresh parsley, minced or 2 tbsp. dried
1/2 c. uncooked barley
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. crushed basil
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 beef bouillon cube

Shape beef into tiny meatballs. Brown meatballs and onion in a large saucepan. Drain off excess fat. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boiling, simmer 1 1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender. 8 servings.