Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup

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Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 (29 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained
1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
2 quarts beef broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste
6 ounces dry fusilli pasta
Directions
Place the beef in a skillet over medium heat. Mix in garlic, onion, and green bell pepper. Cook and stir until beef is evenly brown and vegetables are tender. Drain grease, and transfer to a slow cooker.
Mix celery, Italian-style stewed tomatoes, and mixed vegetables into the slow cooker. Pour in beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cover, and cook 7 hours on High. Mix pasta into the slow cooker during the last 15 minutes of cook time.