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German Vegetarian Barley Soup – Oma'a vegetarische Gerstensuppe

Looking for a vegetarian barley soup recipe, aka vegetarische Gerstensuppe, that's quick work in the kitchen This slow cooker soup recipe can be thrown together in the morning. Come home at night to dinner ready to go.

It's also a vegan soup that has it all. Flavor! Deliciousness! Ease of prep!

Servings:

Makes 10 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups frozen cut green beans
• 2 cups chopped celery
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped green pepper
• 9½ cups water
• vegan bouillon cubes (Check package. Use enough for 4 cups liquid)
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon celery seeds
• freshly ground pepper
• 1 can (14.5-ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained

Instructions:

1. Combine everything, except the tomatoes in the slow cooker (crockpot) and stir.
2. Cover and cook on low for about 8 to 10 hours until the barley and the vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in tomatoes, cover, and cook on high for about 10 minutes or until they are heated through.
4. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Remove bay leaf.

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