TOMATO, BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP

Tomato, Beef and Barley Soup image

Jazz up canned hearty tomato soup with ground beef, barley and frozen mixed vegetables.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 cans (19 oz each) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics hearty tomato soup
2 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (from 1-lb bag)
6 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
Stir in soup, water, barley and celery. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender.
Stir in frozen mixed vegetables. Cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g