Crock Pot Beef Barley & Mushroom Soup

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 420 Minutes

Ready In: 440 Minutes

Servings: 6

Came from the Feb. 2005 Women's Day magazine. I am always on the lookout for crock pot recipes and this one is a keeper. Do not use quick cooking barley.

Ingredients:

12 ounces lean beef chuck

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 cups water

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic

12 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed & sliced

1 large turnip, peeled and diced

2 large carrots, diced

1 cup barley

2 large shallots, chopped

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 cup snipped fresh dill

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients except the dill in a large slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.
3. Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with dill.

By RecipeOfHealth.com