Hamburger Soup

Combine the following:

• 1 lb. hamburger (browned slightly)
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 14 cups water
• 4 cups canned tomatoes
• 3 beef bouillon cubes

Simmer for two hours.  During last half hour of cooking, add:

• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables (optional)