7 Soups #1 Beef and Barley Crockpot

Ingredients
3/4 lb top sirloin steak , cut 3/4 inch thick
14 oz low sodium beef broth, canned , low sodium
7 1/4 oz canned stewed tomatoes , undrained
3/4 cup sliced carrots
1 medium onions , cut into wedges
1/4 cup Barley, hulled, dry
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp ground thyme
1 medium garlic cloves , minced


Directions
1 Remove excess fat from meat. Cut meat into 3/4" pieces.
2 In 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine meat, beef broth, undrained tomatoes, carrots, onions, barley, water, bay leaf, thyme, and garlic.
3 Cover and cook on low heat setting for 9 to 11 hours or on high heat setting for 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Additional Information
Store extra barley in tightly covered containers up to one year in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Facts available
From
http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/diabetic-recipes/Classic-Beef-and-Barley-Soup/r6011.html