Savory Winter Soup

By garciamoss

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth, undiluted
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup each diced carrots and celery
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans
• 1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from holidaycottagepage.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 8 hours or until heated through. Yield: 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
To save chopping time, use frozen sliced carrots and cubed hash brown potatoes in Savory Winter Soup.