In a large saucepan cook ground beef over medium high heat breaking with a wooden spoon as it starts to brown. Stir in the onion & garlic, lower temperature and cook stirring occasionally until beef is well browned 12-15 min.

Stir in tomatoes and oregano and bring to a simmer over high heat. Stir in broth, carrots &celery and barley and return to a simmer. Lower the heat and cook until the barley is very tender about 1 hpur. Stir in parsley season with salt & pepper.