Beef & Barley Soup Crock Pot!!!

Brown beef in skillet until browned, stirring frequently
Remove beef from pan and place in crockpot, Add carrot, celery, onion, and mushrooms, beef base, water, garlic and bay leaf
Cook on high heat for 2 hours, add pearl barley turn down on low and cook until vegetables and beef are tender
Stir in salt and pepper
Remove and Discard bay leaf