Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup

This hearty soup is easy to prepare and will satisfy even the pickiest kid!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 hr
• Total Time: 7 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 265 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• ¾ teaspoon paprika
• 1 (29 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 quarts beef broth
• 6 ounces dry fusilli pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Cover, and cook 7 hours on High. Mix pasta into the slow cooker during the last 15 minutes of cook time.