Easy Crockpot Hamburger Vegetable Soup

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth reduces calories, while bouillon is a cost-effective substitute.

Start by preparing the slow cooker; use a 6-quart slow cooker.

Add 2 lbs of ground beef (previously cooked and seasoned) directly into the slow cooker.

Pour in one bag of Publix mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas, green beans, limama beans).

Add about 2 cups of diced frozen potatoes that have been precooked in a steamer bag for 4 minutes in the microwave.

Season the potatoes with about 2 tablespoons of butter, salt, and pepper before adding them to the slow cooker.

Add a few cooked limama beans that have simmered on the stovetop for about 20 minutes and been salted.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes and 1/2 can of tomato paste for richer flavor and color.

Pour in Spicy V8 to taste, starting with about half a can.

Add 1 can of Rotel for extra zest.

Pour in 2 cups of bone broth, adjusting as needed based on the desired consistency.

Add zesty Italian dressing mix for flavor enhancement.

If desired, add chopped cabbage for extra vegetables.

Stir all ingredients together in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is well mixed.

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