This comforting bowl of soup warms up the family on good, cold days or just when you’re feeling a little under the weather!

2 lbs. lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 tbsp. good extra-virgin olive oil
4 c. low-sodium beef broth
2 onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. dried Italian seasonings
½ tsp. ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
2 c. frozen vegetables
1- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
½ c. to 3/4 c. quick cooking barley

Brown meat and drain fat. Stir in celery, onion and garlic. Cook until tender about 7 minutes. Add seasonings and beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and let simmer for 45 minutes. Add vegetables, tomatoes and barley. Let cook additional 15 minutes or until barley is cooked.

Enjoy!