Beef and barley soup

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 lb beef (london broil or similar), cut into 1" chunks
• 2 quarts water
• bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• sprinkle of garlic powder
• celery flakes
• carrots, chopped
• 1/2-3/4 c. barley

Saute onion and beef until onion is softened and beef is somewhat browned.  Add all other ingredients except barley.  Simmer for 2 hours.  Add barley.  Cook for 1 hour or until barley is soft.