Beef And Barley Soup
["1 lb. lean beef for stew", "5 c. water", "1/3 c. barley", "1/2 tsp. thyme", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "4 to 5 medium carrots, sliced", "1 c. celery, sliced", "2 Tbsp. fat", "1 medium onion, chopped", "2 Tbsp. instant beef bouillon", "1/2 tsp. marjoram", "1 bay leaf", "1/2 lb. fresh green beans or 1 can"]
["Brown meat in fat.", "Pour off drippings.", "Add water, onion, barley, bouillon, thyme, marjoram, pepper and bay leaf.", "Cover tightly and cook slowly for 1 1/2 hours.", "Stir in carrots, celery and green beans (if canned, add at the end and heat).", "Cook, covered, for 45 minutes or until all are cooked through.", "Serves 5 to 6."]
["lean beef", "water", "barley", "thyme", "pepper", "carrots", "celery", "fat", "onion", "instant beef bouillon", "marjoram", "bay leaf", "fresh green beans"]