Hamburger & Barley Soup

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Title: HAMBURGER & BARLEY SOUP
Categories: Soups
Yield: 8 servings

1 lb Ground beef preferable lean
1 c Celery diced
1 c Carrots, diced
1 c Cabbage, sliced
1 Onion, small, diced
4 c Beef broth
1 1/2 c Tomatoes, canned plum, undra
1/3 c Barley, uncooked
1 ts Thyme, dried
1/2 ts Basil
1 c Garlic, chopped
1 1/2 ts Brown sugar
1 1/2 ts Balsamic vinegar
1 ts Worcestershire sauce
Salt & pepper

Brown beef in a large saucepan. Drain off any fat then
add celery, carrots, cabbage, onion, beef broth,
tomatoes and juice, barley, thyme, basil and garlic.
Cover, bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 45
minutes to an hour or until vegetables and barley are
just tender. Remove from heat, stir in brown sugar,
vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Check
seasoning and serve with plenty of crusty bread or
rolls.

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