Beef and Black Soup

ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 cans chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes
8 green onions, thinly sliced
3 medium carrots. thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups cooked rice

directions

In skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a slow cooker. Add the all remaining ingredients except the beans and rice. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4-5 hours or until veggies are tender. Add the beans and rice and cook for an hour longer.

Source: Michelle Wohlfert