3 qts. water
2 1/2 lb. bean soup meat (I like chuck)
1/2 reg. pearled barley
2 whole bay leaves
4 c. chopped cabbage (half a small head)
2 c. chopped carrots
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 env. dry onion soup mix
1 qt. blended tomatoes or tomato juice
1/4 c. beef bouillon granules
1/2 c. catsup
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vinegar

In a 6 quart kettle combine water and meat. Simmer for 1 hour. Add next six ingredients and simmer for 45 minutes. Add rest of the ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve. Yield 10 servings. Very hearty a meal in itself.