Nif’s Crock Pot Beef Barley Soup

(from nikkih’s recipe box)

Source: Nif; Recipezaar (from RecipeThing user saymyname)

Serves 8 people

Categories: 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

  1. Place all ingredients in crock pot and stir.

  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.

  3. Remove the bay leaf and enjoy with a crusty roll.

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