1 lb. hamburger
3 beef bouillon cubes
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/2 c. barley
8 c. water
Veggies
12 oz. can tomato juice or 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf

Save small amounts of leftover veggies after meals and freeze. Store in 1 pound resealable container until full. Brown beef in large pot. Add water, bouillon, thyme, pepper and bay leaf. Heat to boiling. Stir in barley and tomato juice. Simmer over low heat 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until barley is soft. Add extra water and bouillon as needed. Stir in vegetables 30 minutes before serving.