Barley Beef Soup

Crock pot recipe

½ lb lean ground beef (225 g)
1 large onion, chopped
1 tbsp oil (15 ml)
1 16 oz bag of shredded coleslaw mix (about 8.5 cups) (454 g)
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes (398 ml)
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (250 ml)
1 10 oz can beef broth (284 ml)
6 cups water (1.5 L)
½ cup pearl barley (125 ml)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried whole oregano (5 ml)
1 tbsp beef bouillon powder (15 ml)

Brown ground beef & onion.  Drain off any fat.  Put into crock pot. 
Add rest of ingredients & mix.  Cover & cook on low for 6 or 7 hours
(or on high for 3 to 3.5 hours).  Makes 12 - 13 cups of soup.

This soup is thick & hearty - makes a great supper served with
salad & buns.

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From  http://www.CanadianCountryGifts.com