Spicy Barley Soup

Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 quarts vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup sliced carrot
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup turnip
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup pearl barley
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients except salt and pepper in slow cooker; cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• 2 discard bay leaves; season to taste with salt and pepper.