SLOW-COOKER VEGETABLE-BEEF-BARLEY SOUP

Slow-Cooker Vegetable-Beef-Barley Soup image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 9h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup frozen cut green beans (from 1-pound bag)
2/3 cup frozen whole kernel corn (from 1-pound bag)
1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2/3 cup uncooked barley
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) Progresso™ beef flavored broth
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce

Steps:

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Rinse green beans and corn with cold water to separate and partially thaw. Mix green beans, corn and remaining ingredients in cooker.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 900 mg