Beef Barley Soup

I was looking for something to do with barley and found this recipe a friend gave to me, it's very yummy and even my pickiest eater found enjoyment in this tonight..

2 cups chopped yellow onion
1-1 1/2 stew meat
1 1/2 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chard or any other green chopped
5 cloves of garlic minced
1 cup of barley
5 cups of beef broth
2 cups of water
1/2 cup of tomato sauce
1-2 t salt
pepper
2 bay leaves

1.In large soup pot add 2 T of olive oil
2. add onion and meat and cook for 10 minutes on med high
3. add carrots,celery,garlic and cook another 5 minutes
4. add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil
5. simmer for 1-2 hours

* don't be afraid to throw in whatever is in your vegetable crisper* the more veggies the better!