Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.

This tomato-based slow cooker soup is full of garden fresh vegetables like cabbage, zucchini, spinach, and carrots.

1/2 head cabbage, chopped
2 small zucchini, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chopped spinach or chard
1/2 cup finely sliced carrots
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
salt, to taste
1 can (12 ounce size) V-8 vegetable juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (10.5 ounce size) French onion soup
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
Combine all the ingredients in the crock pot, stirring well.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or until the vegetables are soft.
Stir gently and adjust seasoning before serving.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
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