Split Pea and Barley Stew

This savory stew can be assembled quickly and benefits from long, slow cooking, making it ideal for putting on before work to cook all day. Do the chopping and load the crock the night before, refrigerate overnight, and it will be ready to go the next morning. This golden stew was adapted from a recipe shared with me by Nancy and Jonathan Shanes. For a soy-free version, omit the soy sauce and use a soy-free sauce (purchased or homemade) or add some soy-free