Ingredients: Here’s What You Need

• 1 pound ground beef, turkey or, chicken

• 1 yellow onion, diced

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 4-6 cloves of garlic, minced

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 2 medium carrots, diced

• 2 stalks celery, diced

• 2 cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes

• 1 6-ounce can tomato paste

• 1-quart low-sodium beef broth (or more, if needed)

• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 8 ounces fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 2 cups chopped kale

Recipe: Follow These Steps:

• In a large skillet, add ground meat, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until ground meat is cooked through.

• Add all ingredients to slow-cooker except green beans and kale.

• Cook on low for 6-8 hours or, on high for 4-6 hours.

• When 2 hours of cooking time remains, add green beans and kale to the soup. Add additional broth if needed.

• Serve and enjoy!