Browned ground beef, two pounds of canned or frozen mixed vegetables, and a large can of tomato/vegetable juice are combined in this recipe for a fast and easy soup.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 48 ounces tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
- 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen mixed vegetables
PREPARATION:
Place ground beef in a Dutch oven or slow cooker. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat, and crumble. Add juice cocktail and mixed vegetables.
In a Dutch oven, simmer for 30 minutes.
In a slow cooker, cook 1 hour on High. Then reduce heat to Low and simmer 6 to 8 hours.