Barley, Vegetable Soup

Barley, Vegetable Soup

(makes 12 cups - super hearty)

 

1 cup pearl barley (not fast cooking)

1 large bay leaf

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 lb carrots, peeled and chopped

2 celery ribs, chopped

2 yams/sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

2 cups frozen corn

2 cups broccoli

1/2 cup chopped kale 

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

3 (14 oz cans) vegetable broth

2 cups water

14 oz can diced tomatoes, do no drain

 

Place all ingredients in a crockpot in order listed, except for the tomatoes.  Do not stir.  Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.  Once done, add tomatoes and stir.  Cook 15 more minutes and remove bay leaf when ready to serve.

 

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