1 tbsp. oil
1 lb. ground chuck
2 tbsp. flour
4 c. water
4 beef bouillon
1/2 c. barley
1 (16 oz.) can chopped tomatoes
1 onion
2 carrots, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
salt and pepper

In soup pot, put the oil and get hot. Add the ground chuck; brown and drain. Stir in the flour, then add the water, beef bouillon, barley, tomatoes, onion, carrots, celery and salt and pepper. Cook about 1 hour until veggies are done.