Sirloin Barley Soup

1 onion, chopped

1 lb. ground sirloin

2 stalks celery, diced

4 carrots, chopped

4 beef bouillon cubes

12 oz. sliced mushrooms

1 can chopped tomatoes with juice

2 cans chicken broth

2 T. olive oil

1/8 C. soy sauce

1 t. garlic powder

1 t. salt

1 t. dill weed

1 11 oz. package Quick Barley

3 C. water

Saute ground beef in a frying pan using a table spoon of olive oil. When brown drain the fat.

In a large pot, combine onion, celery, spices, and mushrooms with oil and saute for 5 minutes at high heat stirring constantly. Add water and bring to a boil then add bouillon cubes, soy sauce, seasonings, chopped carrots, beef and barley. Reduce heat to a slow boil and simmer for 2 hours.

Serves 8.