Hearty Beef Barley Soup Recipe

• 1 lb Lean stew meat, cut in 1" cubes
• 1/2 c. Onion, minced
• 2 x Cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 lrg Can beef broth, (49 1/2 ounce)
• 1 can Diced tomatoes w/ Italian herbs,undrained (14 ounce)
• 3/4 c. Quick barley, pearled
• 1/2 c. Celery, sliced
• 1/2 c. Carrots, sliced
• 2 x Beef bouillon cubes
• 1/2 tsp Dry basil, crushed
• 1 x Bay leaf
• 1 pkt Frzn mixed vegetables for soup, (16 ounce)

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