Crock Pot Beef Broccoli Soup

A comforting thick soup that is cooking for you all day while you are busy doing something else. I was very pleased with the results of this recipe and hope you all feel the same. It also fits into my new "lower" carb lifestyle.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.