Louie's Fresh Market Recipes
	https://www.louiesfreshmarkets.com/Recipes/Detail/4498/Slow_Cooker_Beef_Barley_Soup
	
	
 
	
	
		
			
			
			
				
					
				
				
				
					
					
					Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					Yield: 10 servings
					
					Preparation Time: 15 min; Cook Time:  8-9 hrs
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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											| 4 | pounds | beef stew meat | 
									
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											| 3 |  | small onions, chopped | 
									
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											| 1 |  | bell pepper, chopped | 
									
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											| 4 | cloves | garlic, chopped | 
									
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											| 1 | cup | fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1- inch pieces | 
									
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											| 3/4 | cup | frozen whole kernel corn | 
									
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											| 2/3 | cup | uncooked barley | 
									
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											| 2 | cans | (14 1/2 ounce each) diced tomatoes, undrained | 
									
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											| 1 | can | (8 ounce) tomato sauce | 
									
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											| 5 | cups | (40 ounce) beef broth | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | water | 
									
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											| 3 | teaspoons | balsamic vinegar | 
									
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											| 1 | Tablespoon | chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves | 
									
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											| 3/4 | teaspoon | pepper | 
									
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											| 1/2 | teaspoon | salt | 
									
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						Directions:
						Add all ingredients to a 4 to 5- quart slow cooker; stir to combine. 
Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until vegetables and beef are tender.  
					 
				
				
				
					
						
						Recipe, photo and food styling by Webstop
					 
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	Louie's Fresh Market Recipes
	https://www.louiesfreshmarkets.com/Recipes/Detail/4498/Slow_Cooker_Beef_Barley_Soup