Simone's Beef and Barley Soup

Beef- Barley Soup

1lb. beef stew meat, cut into into 1/2 inch cubes
1Tbs. vegetable oil
3/4c. of chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
7c. water
1 16 oz. can whole tomatoes, cut up, undrained
1/2c. pearled barley
1/2c. sliced celery
1/2c. sliced carrots
4 beef bouillion cubes
1/2tsp basil
1 bay leaf

In 4 qt. saucepan brown meat in oil. Add onion and garlic; cook till onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmerfor about 50 minutes, stir occasionally. Make twelve 1 cup servings