Spicy Vegetable Beef Soup(Low Sodium Recipe) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chuck
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (46 oz.) can no-salt tomato juice
2/3 c. water
2 c. shredded cabbage
1 1/2 c. potatoes, cubed
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables

Preparation

Combine beef and garlic in a Dutch oven; cook over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble meat.
Drain meat in a colander and pat dry with a paper towel.
Wipe pan drippings with a paper towel.
Return meat to pan; add tomato juice, water and next 9 ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in mixed vegetables.
Cover and cook mixture for 25 minutes.