2 med. onions, chopped

2 med. carrots, sliced

2 stalks celery, chopped

1/2 c. barley

1/4 c. catsup

1 tbsp. instant beef bouillon

2 tsp. seasoned salt

1 tsp. dried basil, crushed

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp. pepper

Brown beef. Drain off fat. Add to above ingredients and simmer for 1 hour.