1 gallon cold water
1 c. barley
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 lg. carrots, chopped
1/2 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 cube butter
2 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. granulated garlic powder
1/2 tsp. marjoram
Dash of pepper
3 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (10 oz.) pkg. fresh/frozen corn
1 (10 oz.) pkg. fresh/frozen beans
1 (10 oz.) pkg. fresh/frozen peas

Start barley in cold water and bring to boil. Add chopped vegetables, butter, seasonings, and tomato sauce; reduce heat to simmer. After 2 hours; add fresh or frozen vegetables and let simmer for 1 hour. Serves 12-20.