2 medium onions |
4 stalks celery or 1 small celery root, peeled |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 lb lean stewing beef or 1 lb lean stewing lamb |
2 cloves garlic (optional) |
3 cups water or 3 cups fat-free broth |
1/4 cup barley |
2 -3 bay leaves |
2 cups peeled diced rutabagas (yellow turnip) |
1 cup peeled diced turnip (optional) |
1 medium carrot, peeled and diced |
1 medium potato, peeled and diced |
1 cup cleaned button mushroom |
1 (19 ounce) can stewed tomatoes |
salt |
1 teaspoon savory |
1 teaspoon paprika |
1/2 teaspoon oregano |
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper |
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |