Ellie's Vegetable Soup

Brown the beef in the oil.

Add the onions, salt and pepper. Add the water, tomatoes and marrow or knuckle bone.

Simmer about 1 1/2 or 2 hours, then add the broth, carrots, celery, potatoes and tomato sauce. Cook on low until veggies are tender (20 minutes to 1/2 hour).

Add the barley and parsley. Simmer.

Add either more beef broth, tomato sauce or water, depending on taste. Serve with fresh sour rye bread!