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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Each: chopped onion, celery
-and bell pepper
1 Garlic clove, minced
1 c Medium pearl barley
1/4 c Tomato paste
2 ts Instant beef bouillon
-granules
2 1/2 c Boiling water
1 cn Tomatoes or stewed tomatoes,
-with liquid (14.5 ounces)
Crumble beef into a microwave safe plastic colander
suspended over a 3 qt. casserole. Top with onion,
celery, bell pepper and garlic; cover with casserole
lid or vented plastic wrap. Stirring midway through
cooking, microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes, or until
beef is no longer pink.
Discard grease and place barley, tomato paste and
bouillon in same casserole. Pour boiling water over
barley; stir. Top with beef mixture and tomatoes with
liquid; do not stir. Re-cover and microwave on MEDIUM-
HIGH (70 %) for 30 minutes. Stir and let stand for 5
minutes.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional value per serving: 360 calories 23 grams
protein 34 grams carbohydrates 4 grams fiber 15
grams fat 66 milligrams cholesterol 545 milligrams
sodium
