BEEF BARLEY SOUP

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup(s) BEEF STEW MEAT
• 1 tablespoon(s) CANOLA OIL
• 1 can(s) 14.5 OZ DICED TOMATOES
• 1 cup(s) ONION CHOPPED
• 1 cup(s) CELERY DICED
• 1 cup(s) FRESH CARROTS SLICED
• 1/2 cup(s) GREEN PEPPER CHOPPED
• 4 cup(s) BEEF BROTH
• 2 cup(s) WATER
• 1 cup(s) SPAG. SAUCE
• 2/3 cup(s) MED. PEARL BARLEY
• 1 tablespoon(s) DRIED PARSLEY FLAKES
• 2 teaspoon(s) SALT
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) DRIED BASIL
• 3/4 teaspoon(s) PEPPER

Preparation

1. BROWN MEAT IN OIL OVER MED. HEAT; DRAIN. MEANWHILE, IN SLOW COOKER, COMBINE REMAINING INGREDIENTS. STIR IN BEEF. COVER AND COOK ON LOW FOR 9-10 HRS. OR UNTIL MEAT IS TENDER