Crockpot beef vegetable soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsStew beef; trim, bite size
1canStewed tomatoes; sliced
3Potatoes; peeled, diced
2Carrots; peeled, pennied
1Garlic clove; crushed
3Peppercorns
1Bayleaf
1Celery stalk; chopped
1Small onion; diced
4cupsWater
Salt and pepper to taste
½teaspoonThyme
1teaspoonParsley; chopped
2Beef bouillon cubes
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
2cupsFrozen mixed vegetables

Directions

Place all except frozen vegetables in crock pot. Turn on low and cover, cooking for 6 hours. One half hour before serving, turn up to high, add frozen veggies, stir and cover. NOTES: If you are in a hurry you can do this in 3½ hours on high heat. Remove the bayleaf before serving. You can add ½ cup of red wine with the vegetables for a more robust flavor. Taken from the Martin County Guide. Marilee Schabo