1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onions
1 c. diced potatoes
1 c. diced carrots
1 c. diced celery
1 c. shredded cabbage
2 c. tomatoes
2 c. tomato juice
1/4 c. barley
4 beef bouillon cubes
4 c. water
Salt & pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. thyme

Saute beef and onions until brown; drain off fat. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour. If too thick, add more water. Can also add noodles or dumplings.