Beef Vegetable and Barley Soup

From 1001 Slow Cooker

• Ready In: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 12  ounces ground beef
• 1 1⁄2 quarts  beef stock
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 3  cups  shredded cabbage
• 1  cup  cubed peeled potato
• 1  cup  diced onion
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced celery
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced carrot
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2  bay leaves
• 1⁄3 cup quick-cooking barley
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cook beef over medium heat until browned.
2. Combine beef and remaining ingredients, except barley salt and pepper, in slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, adding barley during the last 30 minutes.
4. Discard bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.