| 1/2 | c | Quick-cooking barley; (uncooked) |
| 5 | c | Water |
| 2 | tb | Butter |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped celery |
| 1/2 | | Chopped Spanish onion |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped carrot |
| 1/2 | c | Peeled and chopped parsnip |
| 1 | c | Chopped cabbage |
| 1/2 | c | Fresh or frozen corn |
| 1/2 | c | Peeled and chopped rutabaga |
| 1/4 | c | Peeled and chopped turnip |
| 1/2 | c | Chopped green beans |
| 1 | sm | Clove garlic; minced |
| 7 | c | Hot; homemade beef stock |
| 1 | | Bay leaf |
| 1/4 | ts | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | cn | (10 3/4 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes; seeded, chopped and drained |
| 1/2 | | Cup; about, cubed, cooked steak, (prime rib or sirloin work well) |
| 1 | ts | Freshly chopped parsley |
| | Salt and black pepper to taste |
