Crock Pot Beef Broccoli Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
1/4 cup fresh bell pepper, chopped (any color will work)
4 cups vegetable juice (V8 type)
1 cup water
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (depends on taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon oregano

Preparation

Brown ground beef and garlic, crumbling very well.
Drain off fat and add to crock pot.
Add remaining ingredients to crock pot and give it a good stir.
Cook on low 8-10 hours.
Leftovers freeze well.