Beef Barley Veggy Soup - Crock Pot

A very good hearty soup, serve as a meal with crusty rolls. Freezes well.

• Ready In: 9 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs beef stew meat
• 1  cup green beans, sliced in half
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 2⁄3 cup  uncooked barley
• 2⁄3 cup  fresh frozen corn kernels or 2⁄3 cup  fresh frozen corn kernels
• 1  cup  chopped celery
• 1  cup  bias sliced carrot
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon  chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  small bell pepper, chopped
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans ready-to-serve beef broth
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans  diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients in 4-5 quart crock pot slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low setting 8-9 hours or until veggies and barley are tender.