Free Recipes at rubyglen.com! Barley Beef Soup Crock pot recipe ½ lb lean ground beef (225 g) 1 large onion, chopped 1 tbsp oil (15 ml) 1 16 oz bag of shredded coleslaw mix (about 8.5 cups) (454 g) 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes (398 ml) 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (250 ml) 1 10 oz can beef broth (284 ml) 6 cups water (1.5 L) ½ cup pearl barley (125 ml) 1 bay leaf 1 tsp dried whole oregano (5 ml) 1 tbsp beef bouillon powder (15 ml) Brown ground beef & onion. Drain off any fat. Put into crock pot. Add rest of ingredients & mix. Cover & cook on low for 6 or 7 hours (or on high for 3 to 3.5 hours). Makes 12 - 13 cups of soup.  This soup is thick & hearty - makes a great supper served with salad & buns.