Beef Barley Soup

• Category: Soup
• Time: About 55 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion chopped or pureed in blender
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 large can tomatoes, pureed in blender
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2/3 cup barley, uncooked

Instructions

1. Brown the beef with onion.
2. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano, then drain.
3. Add the meat, tomatoes, barley, and broth to a soup pan.
4. Cook until the barley is tender.
5. Add frozen vegetables 10 to 15 minutes before serving if desired.