Freezer Friday ( Vegetable Soup)

Freeze ahead Veggie Beef Soup

1 pd ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 cans beef broth
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
3/4 cup fresh or frozen green beans
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/8 tsp pepper

Cook beef, onion and green pepper until done, drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Serve immediately or transfer to freezer containers. Maybe frozen up to 3 months.
To use frozen soup: Thaw overnight. Transfer to a saucepan and heat through