Crock Pot Beef Barley & Mushroom Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces lean beef chuck
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
12 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed & sliced
1 large turnip, peeled and diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 cup barley
2 large shallots, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup snipped fresh dill

Preparation

Mix all ingredients except the dill in a large slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.
Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with dill.