1 lb. ground beef
1 lg. onion
2 qts. water
1 can tomato sauce
1 can tomatoes
2-3 stalks celery, sliced
2-3 carrots, sliced
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/3 c. barley
1 tbsp. beef soup base
Salt
Pepper
1 c. cabbage, chopped (optional)
1 c. mixed vegetables (optional)
Noodles

Fry ground beef and onion until beef is brown. Do not drain. Add water, tomato sauce, tomatoes, celery and carrots. Add basil, garlic powder, barley, soup base, salt and pepper. For a heartier soup, add cabbage and mixed vegetables. Cook for about 2 hours. When done, add some noodles.