Chunky Beef Vegetable Soup


 * source: http://www.reynoldskitchens.com/recipes/slow-cooker-chunky-beef-vegetable-soup

Ingredients

 * 1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
 * 3 cups vegetable juice
 * 2 cups hot water
 * 1 pound beef for stew, cut in 1-inch cubes
 * 8 cups frozen mixed vegetables
 * 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
 * 1 small onion, chopped
 * 1/4 cup ketchup
 * 3 tablespoons beef-flavor instant bouillon
 * 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

 * 1) OPEN slow cooker liner and place it inside a 5- to 6 1/2 -qt slow cooker bowl. Fit liner snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl; pull top of liner over rim of bowl.
 * 2) POUR the vegetable juice and water into the slow cooker liner. Add beef, vegetables, ketchup, bouillon and pepper; stir gently. Place lid on slow cooker.
 * 3) COOK on LOW for 8 to 9 hours OR on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours until beef is tender.
 * 4) CAREFULLY remove lid to allow steam to escape. Serve food directly from lined-slow cooker. Do not lift or transport liner with food inside. Cool slow cooker completely; remove liner and toss.