Crock Pot Chicken Stew - The Weary Chef

Ingredients

• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 packet dry onion soup mix
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup uncooked barley
• 1/2 pound sweet potatoes peeled and diced
• 2 large carrots peeled and sliced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 slices bacon
• 10 ounces kale washed and chopped (I usually use bagged, pre-cut kale.)
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons rice or white wine vinegar (not seasoned rice vinegar)
• salt and pepper to taste