Savory Soup

1 to 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
2 tsp GARLIC AND HERB PEPPER
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
4 beef bouillon cubes
½ diced green pepper
1 chopped onion
2 cups diced celery
2 cups diced carrots
2 cups diced potatoes
4 cups hot water
¼ tsp ALLSPICE
¼ tsp GROUND CLOVES

Form uncooked meat into a loose ball and place in center of slow cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4. Before serving, break beef into bite sized servings.

OPTIONS: Add 1 cup of instant rice 20 minutes before serving. For added flavor, mix an envelope of soup mix into uncooked meat.