Slow Cooker Red Beans and Barley

Prep Time: 6 Minutes

Cook Time: 420 Minutes

Ready In: 426 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 cup(s) barley, rinsed (use long cooking time if available)

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1 stalk(s) celery, chopped

1 clove(s) fresh garlic

1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flake

15 ounce(s) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

28 ounce(s) crushed tomatoes

2 bay leaf

3 cup(s) chicken broth

1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper

1 tablespoon(s) salt

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in order listed in a 5-quart slow cooker; do not stir.
2. Cover and cook on low setting for 7 hours; stir and serve