Beef and Barley Soup

Beef and Barley Soup (one of Ben's favorites) ~ Stephanie Clark

8 C. Water

4 Beef Bullion Cubes

1/4 bag Frozen Corn

1/4 bag of other frozen veggie that you like - most people like peas in this kind of soup but Ben doesn't so I usually do carrots

3 Medium Potatoes - cubed

1 tsp. Dried Garlic Powder

1 LB Boneless Beef - cubed (it makes the soup extra yummy if you sear this quickly before putting it in, but you don't have to.)

1 C. Barley

Cracked Pepper - to taste

In a large pot, bring water and bullion to a rolling boil. Add all other ingredients EXCEPT for the barley. Cook for 30 minutes. In a separate pan, cook barley according to the instructions for the kind of barley you're using. Add all together and simmer for 20-30 minutes at least before serving. Salt and pepper to taste.