Slow Cooker Beefy Vegetable-Barley Soup

By jackiemo

Betty Crocker recipe

Prep Time

20
Minutes
Total Time

8:50
Hrs:Mins
Makes

6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb beef stew meat
• 1/2 cup frozen chopped onion (from 12-oz bag), thawed
• 1/2 cup uncooked medium barley
• 3 1/2 cups Progresso® beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
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Preparation

Step 1

1.Cut beef into bite-size pieces if desired. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except mixed vegetables.
2.Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
3.Stir in mixed vegetables. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.