Vegetable Soup

I found this original recipe online but without any meat.  It was posted as a “Magic Weight Loss Soup”. . .   Which makes sense because it consists of nothing but vegetables.  The bonus is that it is really, really good in spite of being very healthy.   

Beef*

2 cans chicken broth

3 cups V-8 Juice

2 cans Italian diced tomatoes

1 small onion

2 cloves minced garlic

1 package sliced mushrooms

3 carrots, peeled and sliced

1 zucchini, diced

1 yellow squash, diced

2 cups fresh or frozen green beans

2 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

3-4 cups shredded cabbage

1 tsp. Italian Seasoning

1 tsp. thyme

Salt and Pepper

*I use whatever I have on hand. . .  Sometimes a small roast or a steak, cut up; not a lot, just enough to enhance the flavor.   The original recipe didn't call for any meat at all, but if I have it, I add it because it adds a nice flavor. 

Instructions:

1.       In a large frying pan, brown meat

2.      Add onions, carrots and mushrooms for about 5 minutes.

3.      In a large crock pot, combine sautéed garlic and vegetables with the remaining ingredients.  Cook on high for 2-3 hours, or until vegetables are cooked.