Steak Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 c. water
1 to 2 onions, chopped
2 to 3 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 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 Tbsp. beef base granules or paste
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Put all ingredients, except butter and flour, in crock-pot. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 12 hours.
Make a paste of the melted butter and flour.
Stir until smooth.
Pour into crock-pot and stir until thickened.
Cook soup on high until thickened.