Beef and Vegetable Soup Using a Slow Cooker

When you come home from work, the last thing you want to do is start cooking especially with the shorter winter days.

Try this recipe for a delicious beef and vegetable soup prepared in a slow cooker.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 (29 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
• 2 quarts beef broth
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 ounces dry fusilli pasta

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the beef in a skillet over medium heat. Mix in garlic, onion, and green bell pepper. Cook and stir until beef is evenly brown and vegetables are tender. Drain grease, and transfer to a slow cooker.
2. Mix celery, Italian-style stewed tomatoes, and mixed vegetables into the slow cooker. Pour in beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Cover, and cook 7 hours on High. Mix pasta into the slow cooker during the last 15 minutes of cook time.