Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless lean beef, cubed
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 6 cups water
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 6 carrots, chopped
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup barley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a skillet over medium heat, saute the beef in the oil for 5 minutes, or until browned. stir in the salt, pepper and garlic powder and place seasoned meat in a slow cooker. add a little water to the skillet and stir to pick up the browned bits. add to the slow cooker.
• add the broth, water, celery, carrots, green onions, parsley and barley. cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours, or until the vegetables and barley are tender. add the thyme just before serving.