Vegetable Beef Soup

From http://www.mommyskitchen.net/2008/12/crock-pot-vegetable-beef-soup.html


1 1/2 to 2 lbs stew meat, chuck eye, or hamburger
(add spices to your taste)
salt
pepper
oregano
basil
1 Bay Leaf
1 tsp Paula Deens house seasoning
1/8 t seasoning salt/Lawry's
1 pkg dry onion soup mix
4 - 5 Cups hot water
1 - 14 oz can beef broth
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce , Country Bobs sauce or Kitchen Boutique
2-3 celery sticks chopped
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 - 16oz Bag Frozen Mixed Vegetables
1 - 15 oz can diced tomatoes
4-5 Potatoes Diced

Brown meat in a bit of oil if using beef then drain. If you are using hamburger just brown and drain the meat. add to the crock pot. Then add water, tomatoes, broth, spices, onion soup and sauces. I let the meat cook for about 2 hours then add all the vegetables and cook on low for about 6 hours. Remove bay leaf and serve. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if you wish.