2 lbs. hamburger
1 onion, chopped
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can consomme
1 can water
1 beef bouillon cube in 1 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. sugar
Salt & pepper to taste
1 c. diced celery with some leaves
1 c. diced carrots
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen lima beans
1 (12 oz.) can shoe peg corn, undrained
1/4 c. pearl barley

Brown beef and onion in deep kettle, stirring. Add tomatoes, consomme, water and bouillon. Simmer while preparing celery and carrots. Add lima beans, corn, carrots, celery and cook a few minutes before adding barley. Then add barley and seasonings. Cook slowly, covered, for 45 minutes to 1 hour. If too thick, add more consomme. Great for cold snowy days.