Hearty Hamburger Soup

Heat Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add Lean Ground Beef (1.5 lb) and cook, breaking apart until starting to brown. Drain any visible fat.

Add Garlic (2 cloves) and White Onions (1 cup) and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add Diced Tomatoes (1 can) , Beef Consommé (3 cans) , Water (2 cups) , Tomato Soup (1 can) , Carrots (1 1/2 cups) , Celery (1 1/2 cups) , Barley (1/2 cup) , Worcestershire Sauce (1 Tbsp) , Dried Parsley (1/2 Tbsp) , Bay Leaf (1) , Dried Thyme (1/2 tsp) , and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) .