A simple, hearty slow cooker vegetable beef soup from Patty Hykes — just four ingredients: ground beef, tomato juice, beef broth, and frozen mixed vegetables. Set it and let it go.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 c tomato juice
2 c beef broth
1 lb frozen mixed vegetables
Instructions
Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain well.
Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
Reduce to low and cook an additional 3–4 hours.
Stir and serve hot.
A full meal in a bowl: With ground beef and a full pound of vegetables, this is hearty enough to serve as a main dish.
As simple as it gets: Four ingredients and a slow cooker — perfect for a busy day.
Customize it: Add diced potatoes, canned diced tomatoes, or egg noodles in the last 30 minutes for a heartier soup.
