Savory Winter Soup

Prep time : ...20 minutes ...Cook time : ...7 hours ... Makes 14 servings

2 ..........................pounds ground beef
3 ..........................medium onions , chopped
1 ..........................garlic clove , minced
3 ..........................cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed  beef broth , undiluted
1 ............... ...........can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes , undrained
3 ...........................cups  water
1 ...........................cup fresh or frozen cut green beans
1 ...........................cup each diced carrots and celery
1 ...........................cup cubed peeled potatoes
2 ...........................tablespoons  minced fresh parsley  or 2 teaspoons dried parsley  flakes
1 ...........................teaspoon dried basil
1/2 ........................teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste *

In a small skillet , cook the beef , onions and garlic over medium heat  until the meat is no longer pink  ; drain . Transfer  to a 5-quart slow cooker  . Add remaining  ingredients  and mix well . Cover and cook on high for 8 hours  or until heated through .
Your family will enjoy this full-flavored  soup . Work or play ... your dinner will be ready on time .
Heart Healthy