Beef Barley Soup

Method

• In a soup kettle, combine ribs, water, tomatoes, onion, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender
• Remove ribs; cool
• Skim fat from broth
• Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; return to broth
• Add carrots, celery, and cabbage; bring to boil
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes
• Add barley return to boil
• Reduce heat; cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender
• Add parsley.