Hamburger and Vegetable Soup

1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes Serves 4-6

• Ready In: 6 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 12  ounces ground beef
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄4 quarts beef broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  cup  diced potato
• 1  cup  sliced carrot
• 1  cup corn
• 1  cup baby lima beans
• 1⁄3 cup  sliced celery
• 2  tablespoons pearl barley
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1  large bay leaf
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cook beef, onion and garlic in skillet until browned, about 5 minutes.
2. Combine all remaining ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low 6-8 hours. Discard bay leaf, season to taste with salt and pepper.