Corned Beef and Barley Soup
3 lbs corned beef briskets, cubed
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 quarts beef broth
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bunch parsley, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
8 ounces pearl barley
2 (14.5 ounces) cans diced tomatoes
Heat oil in a large pot, add corned beef and brown thoroughly.
Add remaining ingredients except tomatoes, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1/2 hour.
Add tomatoes and simmer 1/2 hour.
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