Crockpot Steak Soup

Course :	Crockpot
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	1

Ingredients:

3	cups	water
1	package	frozen mixed vegetables -- (10 oz.)
3	stalks	celery -- chopped
2	small	onions -- chopped
2	medium	carrots -- sliced
1	pound	ground beef or cubed chuck roast -- browned and
1	pound	tomatoes
2	tablespoons	beef base -- granules or paste
1/2	teaspoon	pepper
1	stick	butter
1/2	cup	flour

Preparation:

Put all ingredients in crockpot EXCEPT for butter and flour. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. One hour before serving, turn on High. Make a roux of 1 stick butter and 1/2 c. flour (melt butter in small saucepan, on med-low heat, and stir in flour); stir until smooth. Pour into crockpot and stir into soup. Cook soup on High until thickened.