Crock Pot Beef Barley Soup

This is a really easy and good soup. Add more beef broth if looking for a very beefy taste and thicken up with cornstarch & beef broth. My family just loves this dish and ask for it frequently. The main thing to remember is to NOT STIR the soup until close to the end of cooking time.

• Ready In: 10 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  cubed beef stew meat
• 2  cups carrots, sliced thin
• 1  cup celery, thin sliced
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped green pepper
• 1  large onion, diced
• 1⁄2 cup barley
• 1⁄4  chopped parsley
• 4  beef bouillon cubes
• 1 (10 ounce) can beef broth
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
• 2  tablespoons catsup
• 5  cups water

Directions

1. Layer in crock pot.
2. Vegetables and meat.
3. Barley, beef broth, and spices.
4. Cover with water.
5. DO NOT STIR.
6. Cook on low 10 hours; high 6 hours, or combination of above.