Recipe #260.

                                               Ground Turkey Vegetable Rice Soup

1 1/2 Pounds Ground Turkey.

1 Small Onion; chopped.

2-3 Cloves of Garlic; chopped.

Olive Oil for browning.

4 large carrots; cleaned and cut into circle slices.

1 Pound Frozen Mixed Vegetables.

1 Cup Instant Brown Rice.

1 Can Reduced Sodium Diced Tomatoes.

1 Large Bottle or Can Reduced Sodium V-8 Juice.

3-4 Low Sodium Chicken Bouillon Cubes.

Water to fill the Crock-Pot about 3/4 full. 

Seasoned Salt or Seasoned Salt Substitute to taste.

Pepper to taste.

Season and brown the Ground Turkey, Onion and Garlic in the Olive Oil.

Transfer into the Crock-Pot with a slotted spoon.

Add in all of the other ingredients except the Frozen Vegetables and Rice.

Stir well.

Cover and cook on Low for 8-10 hours or on High for 4-5 hours.

Add in the Frozen Vegetables and Rice during last 2 hours of cooking time.