Gone-All-Day Stew
["1 can tomato soup", "1 c. water", "1/2 c. flour", "2 lb. beef chuck, cubed", "3 to 4 medium carrots, cut in 1-inch slices", "4 to 5 onions, quartered", "4 to 5 medium potatoes, in 2-inch cubes", "1 c. celery, in 1-inch chunks", "1 small can mushrooms (optional)", "2 to 3 beef bouillon cubes", "1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning or 1 tsp. each oregano, thyme and rosemary", "1 bay leaf", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Mix together tomato soup, water and flour until smooth.", "Add remaining ingredients and cook in slow cooker for 4 to 5 hours. (Can also be cooked in covered roasting pan at 275\u00b0 for 4 to 5 hours.)", "Makes 8 large servings."]
["tomato soup", "water", "flour", "beef chuck", "carrots", "onions", "potatoes", "celery", "mushrooms", "Italian seasoning", "bay leaf", "salt"]