Classic Beef And Barley

Ingredients

5/8 cup pearl barley
1 1/2 pounds beef
8 oz onion
1 clove garlic
4 carrots
3 ribs celery
28 oz tomatoes
3 cans
10 1/2 oz beef consume
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 package tomato soup
1 parmesan croutons for

Instructions

To Toast. Croutons: Drizzle croutons with melted butter or margarine and toss with grated Parmesan cheese. Spread on baking sheet and toast in 400 degree F. oven until golden.