Crock-Pot Steak Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. water
2 small onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 tsp. pepper
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 lb. coarsely ground beef or finely diced chuck roast, browned and drained
2 to 4 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. 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 the butter and flour.
Stir until smooth.
Pour into crock-pot and stir until thickened.
Cook soup on high until thickened.