1 lb. lean ground chuck
5 c. water
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can no-salt stewed tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) low sodium V-8 cocktail juice
1/3 c. barley, uncooked
1/3 c. dried green split peas
1/2 c. chopped onion (scallions)
1 tbsp. beef bouillon granules
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 bay leaf
3/4 c. celery
1/2 c. sliced carrots

Brown meat. Drain to remove fat. Add water and next 10 ingredients. Bring to boil and simmer 30 minutes. Add celery and carrots and simmer. Serve with nice textured bread.