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Slow Cooker Italian Vegetable Beef Soup - Recipe

Chunky beef soup with an Italian flair, slow cooked to bring out the zesty flavor combinations.
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Slow Cooker Italian Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
Directions
  • In a skillet over medium high heat, brown meat.
  • Place meat into slow cooker along with the pan drippings.
  • Add all vegetables, seasonings, and broth.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Season to taste.
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    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Container: slow cooker and large skillet
    Servings: 6
    Ingredients
    -1 pound stew meat or similar meat, cut into bite sized pieces
    -1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    -1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed (or 2 cups of sliced carrots)
    -1 cup sweet green pepper, chopped
    -8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
    -1 medium green zucchini, sliced
    -1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1
    -4 leeks, chopped
    -2 stalks celery, chopped
    -14 ounces tomatoes, diced and not drained (or 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped)
    -29 ounces beef broth or stock
    -1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
    -1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    -2 bay leaves
    -1 sprig fresh thyme, optional