3 tbsp. butter
1 med. onion
1 1/2 lb. hamburger
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
2 cans beef consomme
2 cans water
4 carrots, sliced
4 celery tops, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. barley
10 peppercorns
Parsley to taste

Saute onion in butter; add crumbled beef; stir and cook until brown. In Dutch oven put in tomatoes, consomme, water, carrots, celery, spices, and barley. Add meat mixture. Simmer covered for 1 hour or more. Remove peppercorns when done and before serving.