Instructions: Soak "berries" overnight in 2 cups of water. Drain & rinse. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add wheatberries & bring back to a boil. Simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Saute ground meat in a little oil, then add onion & celery. Cook until clear. Combine "berries", meat mixture & the remaining ingredients. Simmer one hour, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with grated cheese.

*may delete meat if vegetarian.

Serving Ideas : Served with tossed salad and bread to feed a hungry group!

NOTES : I got this recipe from a friend in the Cascade Bicycle Club. It doubles and triples easily for a crowd and freezes well also.

Be sure to use the soft wheatberries not hard ones as they soften and cook easier.

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