Beef-Barley Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 3 lb meaty shin bone lean and well trimmed
• 1 12 qt cold water
• freshly ground pepper
• 3 Tbsp barley
• 3 carrots finely chopped
• 1 head cabbage shredded
• 2 ribs celery finely chopped
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 28 oz can tomatoes
• 6 c beef or chicken broth

Directions

1. Place meat in kettle Cover with cold water Add seasoning Heat slowly to boiling point Cover and let simmer 2 12 to 3 hours or until meat is tender Skim off fat
2. Remove meat and bone
3. Add barley and vegetables
4. Continue cooking for 45 minutes
5. Yields about 2 quarts