Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours and 5 minutes
Yield: 4-6 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil 
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 1-14 oz. can diced tomatoes 
• 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• Black pepper, to taste
• 3 cups vegetable broth 
• 1 small russet potato, washed and cubed
• 1/2 cup frozen green beans
• 1/4 cup frozen corn 
• 1/4 cup frozen peas 
• 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 cup quick pearled barley 
• Bread, for serving

Directions:

1. Spray slow cooker.  Add all the prepared ingredients besides the barley.  
2. Cook on low for 5 hours. Add the barley and turn to high for one hour.  
3. Serve warm with Bread.