2/3 c. pearl barley
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped fine
4 carrots, minced
3 ribs celery, diced
3 (10 1/2 oz.) cans beef consomme
2 c. water
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato soup
1 bay leaf
1/4 c. parsley, minced

Brown ground beef and onion in Dutch oven or heavy kettle until meat is no longer pink. Add remaining ingredients, cover and cook, simmering 1 1/2 to 2 hours.