Crock Pot Vegetable Barley Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 ounces tomato sauce (about 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup barley
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 dash ground red pepper

Preparation

In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart electric crockery cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 9 to 11 hours, or cook on high-heat setting for 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours.