Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:
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6 cups vegetable broth
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1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
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1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
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2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1 large onion, diced
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½ cup barley
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 bay leaf
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
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¼ cup vegetable broth, or more if needed