2# lean hamburger
1 16 oz. can whole tomatoes, chopped
¾ C tomato juice
7 C water
½ lb string beans, tipped and chopped in ½ inch pieces
1 green pepper, seeded and diced
1 C chopped celery, including some leaves
½ T salt; pepper to taste
2 T tamari sauce (or light soy sauce)
1 bay leaf
½ t paprika
½ t thyme
½ C pearl barley
2 sliced carrots
1 large baking potato, diced
Add all ingredients except carrots and potatoes; bring to a boil and simmer for one hour. Add carrots and cook for 10 minutes. Add potato and cook for 20 minutes more. If necessary, add more tomato juice (up to six more ounces). Store overnight; reheat just before serving.
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