Instructions: 1. Add 1 qt. of water to the Crockpot.

2. Add 2/3 cup rinsed split peas, 1/3 cup Barley and 1 cup sliced carrots

(if instant barley, add to step 6).

3. Cover and cook on high for about two hours.

4. Add 1 more qt. of water, 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions, 3/4 cups diced celery, 1 can of corn(or frozen corn) and 1 1/2-2 cups diced potatoes.

5. Cover and simmer on high until vegetables are almost done ( 2 hours).

6. Season: 1 teas. onion powder, 1/2 teas. garlic powder, 1 teas salt and 1/2 teas. pepper (or to taste). Simmer 1/2 hour more.

These directions are for a Crock pot but you could cook this soup on the top of the stove. ..

This is an excellent soup but I like my "any vegetable soup" (posted earlier) better because it is quicker to prepare. [Don ]

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