crock pot recipes

Crock Pot Steak Soup


crockpot

3 cups water
2 small onions; chopped
3 stalks celery; chopped
2 carrots; sliced
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon monosodium glutamate
1 (10 oz.) pkg frozen mixed vegetables
1 pound coarsely ground beef or stew meat,
2 tbsp. beef base or granules; (2 to 4)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour

Put all ingredients except butter and flour in crock pot. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours. One hour before serving, turn to high. Make a roux of 1 stick melted butter and 1/2 cup flour. Stir until smooth. Pour into crock pot and stir until thickened. Cook soup on high until thickened.