1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. diced carrots
1/2 c. diced onions
1/2 c. diced celery
1/2 c. diced potatoes
1/2 c. diced, unpeeled zucchini
1 c. canned tomatoes, chopped with juice
1 tsp. chopped parsley
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. pearl barley
6 beef bouillon cubes
1 bay leaf
Dash of garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste

Brown meat, breaking into small pieces, as it cooks. Drain off fat. Put meat aside until later. Put all ingredients, except salt and pepper into 4 quart pot and simmer at low heat for 1/2 hour, covered. Add meat and continue cooking for approximately 1/2 hour more. More water can be added if needed.