Easy Slow Cooker Beef Veggie Soup

Great hearty soup.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3  cups water
• 3  medium potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (11 1/2ounce) can  V8 vegetable juice
• 1  cup  chopped celery
• 1  cup  sliced carrot
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 2  teaspoons dried basil
• 1  bay leaf

Directions

1. In a nonstick skillet cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Transfer to a 5-qt slow cooker.
3. Add the remaining ingredients.
4. Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours or until vegetables are tender.
5. Discard bay leaf before serving.