Vegetable Soup

Went simple today as I prepared dinner before heading out to get some groceries, my list based diligently on my menu of crock pot meals on a budget. It's starting to warm up again, so after tonight we'll be going with some more of your traditional meals with a crock pot spin, instead of things like nice soul warming soups. Today's slow cooker recipe is Vegetable soup.

Again, this feed 4-6 people. I was able to fill a quart sized freezer bag AND put a bowl of leftovers in the fridge after feeding Hubs, Bug, and myself.

1 lb of ground beef
1 med onion (optional, I did not have)
1 16 oz bag of mixed vegetables -corn butter beans, green beans, and carrots- okra would be a great addition 
4-5 medium potatoes
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 cup of beef broth/stock

• Turn crock pot on Low. 
• In a skillet, brown hamburger meat and onions. Drain grease.
• Wash potatoes and peel -if desired- and cut up into decent sized chunks. Too small chunks will turn into mush. 
• Add and stir all ingredients into the crock pot.
• Salt and pepper to tast.
• Let cook for 6 hours.
• Make up some good old grilled cheese sandwiches and enjoy.

Day 2: I am thankful for my little family. I could not ask for a more beautiful daughter and a great father to care for her than Hubby. I am so thankful that Peanut is growing and active and a healthy little babe. I love them so much.