posted by Foodie49 10-16-100 7:40 PM 
From the Best of Bridge 
Hamburger Soup 
1 1/2 lbs ground beef 
1 medium onion, chopped 
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes 
2 cups water 
3 can consomme or beef broth 
1 can tomato soup 
4 carrots, chopped 
1 bay leaf 
3 sticks celery, chopped 
parsley 
1/2 tsp. thyme 
pepper to taste 
8 tbsp. barley 
Brown meat and onions. Drain well. Combine all ingredients in large pot. Simmer, covered, at least 2 hours, or all day.