Barley and Rice Soup with Black Beans and Beef - Mix Now, Make Later

Dry ingredients...

¼ cup rice 

1 pack brown gravy 

1 cup barley

¼ cup dried minced onion 

1 Tablespoon garlic powder 

1 Tablespoon parsley

1 Tablespoon black pepper 

1 cup dried black beans 

1 pack beef bouillon

2 bay leaves

What to add...

1 pound ground beef 

1 jar V8 juice or diced tomatoes 

Directions...

Combine beef and bouillon in crock pot with V8 juice or tomatoes. Add vegetables of your choice, Cook on low for 3 hours. Add dry ingredients and cook an additional hour.