http://iwasborntocook.blogspot.com/2011/01/when-neighbors-come-bearing-gifts.html
Yields
No servings information available
Ingredients
1 cup barley, rinsed
1 package button mushrooms (8 oz), sliced
12 baby carrots (approx), chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
8 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dry thyme
salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional information
No nutrition information available
Instructions
Add all ingredients to the crockpot and stir to combine. Cook on high for 3.5 hours (***this may vary depending on your crockpot - mine is a 6 qt. Cuisinart***).
Remove bay leaves. Spoon into bowl, add fresh parsley and serve.