Beefy Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe

Brown small cubes of stew meat in vegetable oil over medium heat until juices become a rich brown color. Add 2 cups water and simmer meat while preparing the vegetables.

In a large soup pot melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Saute carrots onion garlic celery and mushrooms.

Add meat 6 cups water bouillon cubes and barley to vegetable mixture. Cook until barley is soft about 1 hour. Adjust liquid and seasoning as desired. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Serve immediately.