Nif'S Crock Pot Beef Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef, browned and strained
4 carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 (10 ounce) cans consomme
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (diced or chopped)
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
2 cups water
1/2 cup pot barley or 1/2 cup pearl barley
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
black pepper, freshly ground to taste

Preparation

Place all ingredients in crock pot and stir.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
Remove the bay leaf and enjoy with a crusty roll.