Beef, Barley & Mushroom Soup

This gets really thick, more like a stew.

12 oz beef chuck for stew
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1-14 oz can diced tomatoes with roasted garlic & onion
12 oz shiitake mushrooms, stems removed & sliced
1 large turnip, peeled & diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 cup pearled barley (not instant)
2 large shallots, chopped
1/2 tsp each pepper & dried thyme
1/2 cup snipped fresh dill

Mix everything except the dill in a crock pot. Cook on low 7-9 hours. Stir in dill.

Goes well with a dollop of sour cream and crusty rolls.