1 lb. hamburger
1/3 c. barley
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
6 c. beef broth, canned or homemade (3 beef bouillon cubes plus 2 cans beef broth plus 3 c. water)
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 tsp. pepper

Brown hamburger, drain fat. Add tomatoes, barley and broth, bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add chopped vegetables and pepper. Simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Hint: do not salt until you have tasted finished soup. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread or rolls.