Vegetable Venison or Beef Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground venison or beef
• 3 to 4 cups water
• 1 quart tomatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 large carrots
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/2 cup barley

Directions

1. Brown venison or beef on the stovetop in a stockpot.
2. Add 3-4 cups of water and tomatoes to the pot.
3. Wash and chop the vegetables, then add them to the pot.
4. Add the bouillon cubes, spices, and barley to the pot.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.