Hearty Beef Barley Soup

Directions

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 1½ 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 to 15 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender.

Add parsley.