Beef and Barley Soup – Healthy Start

Ingredients

• 0.22 kilograms (or 1/2 pound) ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery stalk, diced
• 1/2 cup pot barley
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (398 ml) mixed vegetable, drained
• 1 can (398 ml) diced tomatoes