Beef Barley Soup

By cu6t4ie

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs.beef stew meat
• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 can(14-1/2oz.)diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup sliced fresh carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup spaghetti sauce
• 2/3 cup medium pearl barley
• 1 Tbsp.dried parsley flakes
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1-1/2 tsp.dried basil
• 3/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet,brown meat in oil over medium heat;drain.Meanwhile,in a 5qt.slow cooker,combine the vegetables,broth,water,spaghetti sauce,barley and seasonings.Stir in beef. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender.Skim fat from cooking juices.