This recipe of Hamburger Soup comes from the Maritimes – it's been given high praise from CGIT campers. You might want to try at an event with your group!

6 lbs ground beef 4 onions, chopped

4 – 28oz. tinned tomatoes, diced 8 cups water

16 carrots, chopped 12 stalks celery, chopped

32 T pearl barley 2 tsp thyme

4 bay leaves salt and pepper to taste

8 cups beef bouillon (or 8 cups hot water with 8 beef bouillon cubes)

sprinkle of parsley

4 cans tomato soup

Brown meat and onions. Drain well.

In a large pot, add all other with the exception of the tomato soup.

Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.

Check for thickness after one hour as it may require more water as the barley cooks.

Cook for at least 2 hours. Add the tomato soup.

Simmer until serving time.

Enjoy!