Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 6 cups water
• 3 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup regular barley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1/3 cup catsup
• 1 (38 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with their juice
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 1/2 cups chopped green peppers