Vegetable Beef Barley Soup Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat 1 small bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 3/4 cup 1-inch pieces green beans 3/4 cup chopped onion 2/3 cup uncooked barley 2/3 cup fresh whole kernel corn 1 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves) 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 1/2 cups ProgressoŽ beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton) 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce Directions 1. Mix all ingredients in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. 2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours (or high heat setting 4 to 5 hours) or until vegetables and barley are tender. Back