Soup Weather

It's been cold and snowy here in Utah so a few days ago I decided to make some beef and barley soup. It's delicious and fairly nutritious and freezes well. It should have been made in a bigger pot. Beef and Barley Soup

2 lbs lean ground beef or ground turkey

16 oz. chopped canned tomatoes

1 cup V8 or tomato juice

7 cups water

1 cup sliced celery

1/2 cup chopped celery leaves

1 can green beans

2 tsp. garlic powder

2 Tbsp light soy sauce

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1/2 cup pearl barley

2 potatoes, peeled and chunked

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

salt and pepper to taste

Brown meat in soup pot. Add all ingredients except carrots and potatoes. Simmer 45 minutes. Add carrots and potatoes. Cook another 15 minutes or until carrots and potatoes are done.