Crock Pot Beef Broccoli Soup

Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
• 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh bell pepper, chopped (any color will work)
• 4 cups vegetable juice (v8 type)
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt (depends on taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano

Recipe

• 1 brown ground beef and garlic, crumbling very well.
• 2 drain off fat and add to crock pot.
• 3 add remaining ingredients to crock pot and give it a good stir.
• 4 cook on low 8-10 hours.
• 5 leftovers freeze well.