1 cup uncooked pearl barley
1 1/2 cups eight vegetable juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium stalks celery sliced
1 medium bell pepper chopped
1 medium onion chopped
1 14 1/2 ounce can ready to serve vegetable broth
4 medium green onions sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts toasted

Mix all ingredients except green onions and nuts in 3 1/2 to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 6-8 hours or until barley is tender. Stir in green onions and nuts.