Nif’s Crock Pot Beef Barley Soup
(from nikkih’s recipe box)
Source: Nif; Recipezaar (from RecipeThing user saymyname)
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Ground Beef, Main Dish, Slow Cooker, Soup
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef , browned and strained
- 4 carrots , sliced
- 3 celery ribs , sliced
- 1 medium onion , chopped
- 3 (10 ounce) cans consomme
- 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (diced or chopped)
- 1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup pot barley or 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- black pepper , freshly ground to taste
Directions
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Place all ingredients in crock pot and stir.
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Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
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Remove the bay leaf and enjoy with a crusty roll.