Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 2 carrots sliced
• 1 stalk celery sliced
• 2 cups cooked beef
• 6 cups reduced sodium beef broth
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes 14-15 oz, undrained
• 1/2 green pepper diced
• 2/3 cup barley
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1-2 tablespoons beef Better Than Bouillion (optional)
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 1-2 sprigs thyme
• 1-2 sprigs rosemary
• 1/4 cup red wine (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried (optional)
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions:
Cook onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until softened. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered about 40-50 minutes or until barley is cooked. Remove bay leaf and serve.

Nutritional Info:
Trust me, it's good for you!