Louie's Fresh Market Recipes
	https://www.louiesfreshmarkets.com/Recipes/Detail/4498/
	
	
 
	
	
	
		 
		
	
	
	
		
		
		
		
		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
		 
	
	
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	Louie's Fresh Market Recipes
	https://www.louiesfreshmarkets.com/Recipes/Detail/4498/