Submitted by Francine Anderson, Corn Belt Energy Corporation
Servings 16
Calories 282kcal
Ingredients
3poundschuck roast
4quartswater
1 14.5-ouncecan diced tomatoes
2clovesgarlicminced
1onionchopped
2carrotsdiced
2stalks celerychopped
2tablespoonssalt
1teaspoonblack pepper
1/4teaspoonwhole allspice
1bay leaf
1cupbarleyrinsed
4potatoesdiced
1 14.5-ouncecan mixed vegetables
Optional
Beef bouillon
Parsley
Instructions
Put chuck roast into a large pot with 4 quarts of cold water. Bring to a boil, uncovered over high heat.
Reduce heat to low and skim off the foam from the top. Then add tomatoes, garlic, onion, carrots, celery and spices. Continue to bring to a boil and simmer slowly for 2 hours.
Then add barley and cook for 45 minutes.
Add potatoes and mixed vegetables and simmer until potatoes are tender.
Remove the meat to cool, and then break apart into pieces and return to soup. For additional flavor, add beef bouillon and parsley.