2 lg. celery stalks
2 med. carrots
1 (8 oz.) pkg. mushrooms
1 med. onion
2 (13 3/4 oz.) cans beef broth
3/4 c. barley
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. fresh spinach, sliced

Slice carrots, celery, mushrooms and chop onion. In 4 quart saucepan, heat oil and saute vegetables. Stir in beef broth, barley, pepper and 4 1/2 cup of water. Heat to boiling and then reduce heat to simmer for 40 minutes. Stir in spinach and serve. 4 main dish servings.