Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef, browned and strained
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery ribs, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 (10 ounce) cans consomme
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (diced or chopped)
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup pot barley or 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• black pepper, freshly ground to taste