"This hearty beef barley soup recipe has chunks of tender beef and vegetable with plump and tender barley. This easy comfort food only needs a few minutes of preparation, and your slow cooker will do the rest...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound chuck roast or stew meat (cubed or use stew meat)
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1-2 cloves garlic (crushed or minced)
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1 tablespoon oil
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2 rib celery
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1 1/2 carrots (medium)
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1 onion (medium )
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1 potato (medium)
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup uncooked barley (rinsed)
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4-5 cups beef broth