Hamburger Soup

1 pound ground beef

1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion

1 can undiluted consomme or beef broth soup
1 can diced or chopped tomatoes
2 diced carrots
2 diced potatoes
1/3 cup pot barley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 cups water

Brown ground beef in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
Add celery and onion.  Saute over medium low heat until soft.
Drain excess fat.
Add remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until barley is tender.

6-8 servings