Beef Barley Noodle Soup

At least once a week I attend the free cooking classes that are offered at our local grocery store (Macey's). I have so many great recipes from there. Two of my favorite people to see are the director and assistant director. They teach a class every so often, and their recipes are always good. This soup was presented by the assistant director. It is easy, hearty and tasty. Great served with rolls or crusty bread.

Ingredients:

8-10 cups water
6-8 cubes beef boullion
2 lbs. browned ground beef
12 oz. pkg wide egg noodles
1/2 cup dried onion (or 1 med. chopped up onion)
1/2 box of 11 oz. box Quick Barley
2-3 cups frozen mixed veggies
garlic salt
pepper
Worcestershire Sauce to taste

Directions:

Put browned/drained ground beef in soup pot. Put all the rest of ingredients in there also. Bring to boil for 15-20 minutes. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. Serve.

This is not very "soupy" by the time the noodles etc. cook. You could add more water if you prefer. This makes a lot of soup, so I will half it next time (which will still give us leftovers) You could add any veggies that you have. I used a bag that had carrots, green beans and peas.