BBQ Beef Soup

by Bubba
(Ga.)

This BBQ Beef Soup is different from regular vegetable beef and barley soup recipes. The BBQ beef gives it extra flavor. I like to eat this with fresh from the oven cornbread and a side of pickled jalapenos. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.

Ingredients:

1 and 1/2 lbs. pulled BBQ beef, chopped
1 medium onion, diced small
28 oz, can diced tomatoes
2 cups water
3 cans beef broth
1 can tomato soup
4 carrots, shredded
3 celery ribs, sliced thin
1 tsp thyme
black pepper to taste
1/2 cup pearl barley
2 whole bay leaves

Instructions:

Combine everything in a Dutch oven or heavy soup pot. Cook on low for at least an hour, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves before serving.