On Nov 14, 8:36�pm, "King's Crown" > wrote:
> I must thank Nancy Young again for posting this recipe last January. �I just
> love it. �Made another double batch today. �yum yum yum.
>
> Lynne
>
> Beef barley soup from Betty Crocker
> � (I've never added the MSG, and I use larger amounts of
> � the seasonings. �nancy)
> 1 pound boneless chuck, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
> 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
> 1 cup water
> 2 teaspoons instant beef boullion
> 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
> 1/4 teaspoon each dried marjoram & thyme
> 1/4 teaspoon MSG
> 1/8 teaspoon pepper
> 1 bay leaf
> 4 cups water
> 3 medium carrots, sliced
> 1 large stalk celery, sliced
> 1 medium onion, chopped
> 1 can (16 oz) whole tomatoes with liquid
> 1/2 cup uncooked barley
> Cook and stir beef in oil in 4 quart Dutch oven over medium
> heat until brown. �Stir in 1 cup water, the boullion through
> the bay leaf. �Cover and simmer until beef is tender,
> 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
> Stir in 4 cups water and remaining ingredients. �Heat to boiling,
> reduce heat. �Cover and simmer until carrots are tender, about
> 35 minutes.


Excellent! Fill a 16 quart pot... and add lotsa mushrooms.