Crock Pot Beef Broccoli Soup

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
• 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh bell pepper, chopped (any color will work)
• 4 cups vegetable juice (V8 type)
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (depends on taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano

1. Brown ground beef and garlic, crumbling very well.
2. Drain off fat and add to crock pot.
3. Add remaining ingredients to crock pot and give it a good stir.
4. Cook on low 8-10 hours.
5. Leftovers freeze well.

lean ground beef, garlic, fresh broccoli, fresh mushrooms, celery, carrots, fresh bell pepper, vegetable juice, water, instant chicken, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-beef-broccoli-soup-152270 (may not work)