If you are a regular reader you already know how much I love soup and slow cooker recipes.  The best finds are recipes that combine both and here’s one that we enjoy quite a bit.  It’s a great tasting recipe you can put together in the morning and enjoy with a sandwich for supper.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean boneless beef, cubed
• 3 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 quart (32 oz)  beef broth
• 6 Cups water
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 6 carrots, chopped
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 Cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 C. uncooked barley
• 1 tsp dried thyme

Directions

1. Saute the beef in oil for 5 minutes, or until browned.
2. Stir in the salt, pepper and garlic powder and mix well.
3. Place the seasoned meat in a slow cooker.
4. Add a little water to the skillet and stir to pick up the browned bits. Add to slow cooker.
5. Add the broth, water, celery, carrots, green onion, parsley, and barley.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until vegetables and barley are tender.
7. Add thyme just efore serving.

Enjoy!

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