Barley Bargain Soup

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I have made this soup over the years. The salt can be adjusted to taste, you can use less. Last time made, i added 2 additional cups of water while cooking.

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Steps

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Place meat , water , barley , salt & pepper in dutch oven.

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Cover tightly and cook slowly 1 hour.

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Remove meat & cut up.

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Return to pot.

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Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat & simmer about 45 minutes.

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Ingredients

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lean beef round, water, salt, black pepper, barley, green cabbage, carrot, celery, parsnip, onions, tomato paste