Vegetable Beef Barley (or Potato) Soup

 

1 lb lean ground beef

1 medium onion, minced

4 carrots, peeled and diced

1 oz (3 level Tb) dry onion soup mix

1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

8 oz cut green beans (fresh or frozen)

I added chopped Kale, which was very yummy

1/2 c barley OR some chopped potatoes

1 Tb dried parsley

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp salt (at least. maybe more?)

1/4 tsp pepper

3-5 c chicken broth

Big spoonful beef base

1. In a large stockpot, cook the ground beef and  onion (I add carrots & barley too) until the ground beef is cooked and onion is tender and translucent. Add the soup mix and stir until beef is completely coated

2. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover, and then simmer 1-2 hours. Add salt & pepper to taste.