– Red bell pepper – Carrots – Celery stalks – Frozen green beans – Frozen corn and peas – Diced tomatoes – Smoked paprika – Coriander – Bay leaves

1

In a non-stick skillet, add olive oil and heat over medium high heat. Sauté red bell pepper, onion, carrots and celery until soft.

2

Add garlic and tomato paste. Stir. Transfer to your crockpot, then add all of the remaining ingredients except the barley.

3

Cook on high for 3-4 hours. Before serving, discard the bay lead, and add in the cooked barley. Stir.