Beef Barley Soup

1 lb stew meat
1 onion
1 can consomme
garlic salt
3/4 lb barley
1 package frozen green beans

Brown the meat and onions in butter. Sprinkle with garlic salt, add barley and consomme and cook over low heat for about 1 1/2 hours. Bring to a boil and add frozen green beans, cooking until beans are done.

you will likely need to add water as well.

Gazpacho Valenciana

2 cloves garlic
1 t salt
1/4 t cumin
1/4 cup olive oil
8 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and pureed
1 T red wine vinegar
cucumber, minced
green pepper, minced
green onion, minced

Puree garlic, salt, cumin and olive oil in blender. Combine with pureed tomatoes and vinegar. Beat in blender until smooth. Chill thoroughly. Serve the minced vegetables in separate bowls to add to the soup as garnish. Serves six.