Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup

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Classifications: Soups and Stews

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1 pound boneless round steak, cut in 1/2" cubes

1 14-1/2 can diced tomatoes, undrained

3 cups water

2 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed

2 medium onions, diced

3 ribs celery, sliced

2 carrots, sliced

3 cubes beef bouillon

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours. Add vegetables; cover and cook on high 2 hours longer or until the meat and vegetables are tender. Yield: 8-10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

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Background: Note: DIABETIC EXCHANGES: One 1-cup servings (prepared without salt) equals 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable; also, 143 calories, 464 mg sodium, 31 mg cholesterol, 15 gm carbohydrate, 13 gm protein, 3 gm fat.

Serves: 8

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