CROCK POT STEAK SOUP

Course :	Crockpot
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

3	cups	water
2	small	onions -- chopped
3	stalks	celery -- chopped
2	medium	carrots -- sliced
16	ounces	tomatoes
1	teaspoon	pepper
1	tablespoon	monosodium glutamate
10	ounces	frozen mixed vegetables
1	pound	coarsely ground beef or stew meat, browned
2	tablespoons	beef base or granules -- (2 to 4)
1/2	cup	butter
1/2	cup	flour

Preparation:

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.