Vegetable Beef Soup--Low Carb/Low Fat

This is a soup that I came up with while my Dh is on a diet to loose weight. This makes a lot of soup. I make it and use it for several meals, it freezes well. Serve with a crusty whole grain bread.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-10

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean beef, cut into cubes
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  teaspoon garlic, diced
• 1  bay leaf
• 2 -3  teaspoons  beef bouillon (more if needed)
• 4 -5  cups water
• 1  stalk celery, chopped (i add some leaves)
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 1/2ounce) cans  V8 vegetable juice
• 2  small zucchini, chunked
• 1  cup  diced carrot
• 1 (14 ounce) can green beans
• 1  cup  sliced mushrooms
• 2  cups  sliced cabbage (can use coleslaw mix)
• 1  cup  sliced okra (optional)

Directions

1. Put beef, chopped onion, garlic, bay leaf and water in soup pot; cook until beef is tender.
2. Add celery, tomatoes, V8 juice, zucchini, carrots, green beans, cabbage & okra if using.
3. Cook until all vegetables are done, add salt & pepper to taste if needed.