Crock Pot Beef Vegetable Soup

Crock Pot Beef Vegetable Soup 2 lbs of ground beef (I've used ground turkey for healthier version) 2 large cans of V8 Vegetable Juice 1 bag of frozen vegetables 1 large can of diced tomatoes 1 large onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 1 bay leaf Brown ground beef with onion and garlic powder until completely cooked. Drain excess fat. In a large crock pot, add all ingredients. Cook on low for 4 - 6 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving