Hearty Beef & Barley Soup

We just got yet another dump of snow today so it had me getting all the winter time comfort food! 

In our house we LOVE a hearty beef soup plus it a great way to make sure the kids get their veggies! 

Ingredients 

- 1.5 lbs ground beef 

- 1 can tomato soup 

- 1 can diced tomatoes

- 2 carrots 

- celery 

- 1 large onion 

- 3 cups water/bone broth

- 1 cup barley & lentil mix 

- bell pepper 

- Pepper to season 

*optional veggies: corn, peas, broccoli, cabbage 

Directions:

- brown ground beef and onion in pot. 

- once cooked add remaining ingredients and let simmer for 30-45 minutes. 

- Other option is to let cook on low in the slow cooker all day. 

Serve with homemade biscuits, fresh buns or cheese toast!

- Brown ground beef and onion