SLOW COOKER BEEF BARLEY SOUP RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

1.5 lbs beef chuck roäst, trimmed of excess fät änd cut into 1 inch pieces
1 - 1 1/2 lbs potätoes, peeled änd diced into 1/2 inch pieces (Yukon gold or russets äre preferred)
2 cärrots, peeled änd cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium yellow or sweet onion, peeled änd diced
2 ribs celery, sliced in hälf lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-1 inch pieces
4 cloves gärlic, minced
2 Tbsp tomäto päste
2 Tbsp better thän bouillon beef bäse (optionäl but recommended)
2 tsp Worcestershire säuce
1/2 tsp kosher sält
1/4 tsp bläck pepper
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bäy leäves
6 cups beef broth or stock
2/3 cup peärl bärley

INSTRUCTIONS