Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

Easy to make - just add ingredients to slow cooker - set and forget!

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 10 1/4 cups

Ingredients

• 1  lb beef stew meat
• 1 1⁄4 cups  chopped carrots
• 1 1⁄4 cups  chopped onions
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped celery
• 5  cups water
• 1  teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 2  tablespoons beef bouillon powder
• 1⁄2 cup pearl barley
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in slow cooker in order given.
2. Cook on Low for 8-10 hours or High for 4-5 hours.