Ingredients
1
cup uncooked hulled or pearl barley
1 1/2
cups vegetable juice
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon pepper
2
medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1
medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1
medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1
can (14 oz) vegetable or chicken broth
4
medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1/4
cup pine nuts, toasted
Preparation
In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except green onions and nuts.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
Stir in green onions and nuts.