Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

By srumbel

This Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup recipe is so simple to make and absolutely scrumptious. A definite family favorite!
Author: Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef, optional
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 2 cups fresh or frozen mixed vegetables or 2 (15-ounce) cans mixed vegetables, drained
• 2 cups fresh or frozen Lima beans or 1 (15-ounce) can Lima beans, drained
• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn off the cob or 1 (15-ounce) can niblet corn, drained
• 2 cups carrots, sliced or 1 (15-ounce) can carrots, drained
• 4 pounds of peeled and diced whole tomatoes or 4 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomatoes and okra
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook ground beef, if using, and onions until browned. Add to slow cooker along with all other ingredients.Cook in slow cooker for 4 hours on low.
Add more salt and pepper to taste, if you need.

Notes
Alternately, you may cook as directed using a large stockpot. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 45 minutes.

Serves: 12