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Crockpot Barley Vegetable Soup

By Linda Larsen, About.com

This thick and hearty soup is packed full of nutrition. With barley, tons of veggies, and sweet potatoes, no one will miss the meat.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours,

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup medium pearl barley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. fennel seed
  • 9-oz. pkg. baby carrots
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 sweet potato,s peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 2 cups frozen green beans
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 3 (14 oz). cans vegetable broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 14-oz. can diced tomatoes with herbs, undrained

Preparation:

Place all ingredients except tomatoes in a 5-6 quart crockpot in the order given. Do not stir. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stir soup and add tomatoes. Cover crockpot and cook for 10-15 minutes longer until soup is hot. Remove bay leaf before serving. 10 servings

Calories: 150
Fat: 1 gram
Sodium: 580 mg
Vitamin A: 100% DV
Vitamin C: 30% DV

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