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Beef Barley Soup

From: www.babyfit.com

Serves: 8

Vegetables, barley, and beef make this soup a full meal in itself.

INGREDIENTS

4 cups water

2 beef bullion cubes

1 medium potato, cubed

1 medium onion, cubed

1/2 bag frozen mixed vegetables

1/2 teaspoon dried garlic powder

1/2 pound boneless beef cut into cubes

1 cup quick cooking barley

1/2 cup sliced mushrooms cracked pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. In large pot add water, beef bullion cubes (dissolved in a small amount of the water, heated in separate cup), and all the ingredients except the barley. Cook approximately 30 minutes at a minimum heat, or until meat is fully cooked and potatoes are soft.

2. Add the quick cooking barley and cook another 15 minutes. Serve hot. Add salt to taste.

NUTRITION INFO Calories: 222 Fat: 3.4 g Carbohydrates: 35.7 g Protein: 13.8 g