Ingredients:
1 lb cubed beef stew
2 cups carrots, sliced thin
1 cup celery, thin sliced
3/4 cup chopped green peppers
1 large onion, diced
1/2 cup barley
1/4 chopped parsley
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 (10.00 ounces) can beef broth
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons catsup
5 cups water


Directions:
This is a really easy and good soup. Add more beef broth if looking for a very beefy taste and thicken up with cornstarch & beef broth. My family just loves this dish and ask for it frequently. The main thing to remember is to NOT STIR the soup until close to the end of cooking time.

Layer in the crock pot the Vegetables and meat, Barley, beef broth and spices. Cover with water. DO NOT STIR. Cook on low 10 hours, or high 6 hours.