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A healthy and comforting soup made with tender beef, barley, and a variety of vegetables that are cooked slowly and seasoned with fragrant herbs. Great for a warm meal on a cold day.

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cubed. 1 cup barley, rinsed. 3 carrots, sliced. 2 celery stalks, chopped. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 8 cups beef broth. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes. 2 teaspoons dried thyme. 2 teaspoons dried rosemary. 2 bay leaves. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Place beef stew meat, barley, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker. Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until beef is tender and flavors are well melded. Before serving, remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and enjoy the hearty Beef Barley Soup!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 480 minutes