Recipe: Steak Soup (3 1/2 quart crock pot)

STEAK SOUP
For 3 1/2 quart crock pot

2 pounds coarsely ground chuck, browned and drained
5 cups water
2 cans (14 1/2-oz. each) diced tomatoes
1 package (10-oz) frozen mixed vegetables
1 large onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
5 tablespoons beef base granules
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Salt to taste, optional

Place all ingredients, except butter, flour and salt in stoneware.

Cover and cook on LOW 8-12 hours (or HIGH: 4-6 hours).

One hour before serving, turn to HIGH.

Make a paste of the melted butter and flour. Stir until smooth. Pour into stoneware; stir until well blended. Season soup, if desired with salt.

Cover and cook on HIGH until thickened,

Makes 12 servings
Source: Rival 3 1/2 quart Slow Cooker Manual