Beef And Barley Soup

Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp. cooking oil
- 2 lb. beef short ribs
- 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes with liquid, chopped
- 2 qt. water
- 4 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1/3 c. medium pearl barley

Directions:
- In a large 3 1/2-quart kettle, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef.
- Add onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, water and bouillon; bring to boil.
- Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until beef is tender.
- Add barley; simmer another 50 or 60 minutes or until barley is done.
- Yields 10 to 12 servings.