If you don't have time to wait to change the temperature, just start on low and cook for 6-8 hours.

1 1/2	qts.	beef broth
1	can	V-8 juice (46 oz.)
2	c.	water
1	c.	diced celery
1	c.	diced peeled potato
1	c.	sliced carrots
1	c.	chopped onion
3/4	c.	uncooked barley
4	cloves	garlic, minced
2	tbsp.	Italian seasoning
1 to 2	tsp.	lemon-pepper seasoning
2	tsp.	dried rosemary
1	tsp.	fennel seed
		Parmesan cheese, optional

Combine all ingredients, except Parmesan, in Crockery Pot. Cover and cook on high 1 hour. Turn on low and cook 4 hours. Top each serving with Parmesan cheese.

Yield: 12-14 servings (3 1/4 quarts)