Recipe: Barley Soup

Recipes using McCormick Whole Bay Leaves

• 3 pound beef short ribs
• 4 quarts water
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, washed, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced thin
• 1 cup peas
• 2 cans whole tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• Dash of salt

1. Place the water, bay leaves and ribs in a large kettle. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and cook for 2 hours.
2. Add the barley and onion; simmer for another hour.
3. Add the sliced carrots, and celery. Simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add peas, canned tomatoes, and dash of salt. Simmer for 30 minutes.