1 1/2 lb. flanken, chuck or short ribs
3 qt. water
1/2 c. dry lima beans
1/2 c. each green & yellow split peas
1/3 c. barley
2-3 stalks celery
3-4 carrots, sliced or diced
1 lg. onion
4 oz. can mushrooms, optional
1 parsnip, optional
1 lg. potato, cubed
3-4 sprigs parsley
Salt & pepper

Cover meat and bones with cold water. Bring to boil; skim until clear. Turn heat to low; add dry ingredients, cook 1 1/2-2 hours. Add diced celery, onion, carrots, parsnips, potato and mushrooms. Salt and pepper to taste. Add parsley and cook another 1 1/2 hours. Can be made the same way with out meat. Cook, add milk. Can add 1/4 package frozen mixed vegetables (green beans, carrots, peas and corn) about 20 minutes before end of cooking time.