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Nourish your family with this Crockpot Vegetable and Barley Stew, packed with wholesome pearl barley, root vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Slow simmering allows barley to swell into a chewy, satisfying texture while thickening the vegetable broth. It is a budget-friendly, fiber-rich, and comforting vegetarian meal.
Per serving
260kcal
Calories
7g
Protein
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
420 min
Servings
6 people
Difficulty
easy
54g
Carbs
2g
Fat
10g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
Follow step-by-step with voice guidance.
1. Rinse pearl barley thoroughly under cold water and drain.
2. In a large slow cooker, combine rinsed pearl barley, diced onion, sliced carrots, diced celery, diced potatoes, and minced garlic.
3. Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
4. Stir everything together until evenly distributed.
5. Cover with lid and cook on low heat for 7 hours (or high for 4 hours) until barley is tender and chewy.
6. Remove bay leaves before serving.
7. Ladle warm stew into bowls and serve with crusty whole-grain bread.
Rinse Pearl Barley: Rinsing removes excess starch so the stew doesn't become overly gummy. Use Pearl Barley: Pearl barley cooks reliably in slow cookers compared to hulled barley. Cut Vegetables Uniformly: Uniform vegetable cuts ensure even cooking throughout the stew.
Pearl barley cooks faster and absorbs liquid well in slow cookers; hulled barley requires much longer cooking.
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