Fill pot half way with tap water and turn range to medium high heat

Rinse steaks and trim fat

Cut into about 3x3 inch pieces and add to pot

Skim off meat scum until no more scum is produced (about half hour)

Remove meat and allow to cool to touch (about 10 min), turn range down to low

Cut into bite size pieces and return to pot

Peal and slice carrots, add to pot

Add barley to pot

Drain water from cans and add to pot

$Add the tomato pur\u00e9e and half of the beef bouillon and stir. Cook on medium high for 30 min before first taste. Add more bouillon and tomato paste to taste, stir. Always cook 30 min between tastes!$

Add the tomato purée and half of the beef bouillon and stir. Cook on medium high for 30 min before first taste. Add more bouillon and tomato paste to taste, stir. Always cook 30 min between tastes!

Total cook time about 3 hours (depends on your taste) prep time about 1 hour. This large recipe makes 20 - 30 portions. Enjoy!

How to steak and barley veggie soup

Thanks to my mom for giving me this recipe that I grew up eating!