Crock-Pot Steak Soup
["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"]
["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."]
["water", "onions", "stalks celery", "carrots", "tomatoes", "pepper", "frozen mixed vegetables", "ground beef", "butter", "flour"]