*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Crock Pot Beef Vegetable Soup

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Crockpot

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Stew beef -- trim, bite size
   1                    Can stewed tomatoes -- sliced
   3                    Potatoes -- peeled, diced
   2                    Carrots -- peeled, pennied
   1       cl           Garlic -- crushed
   3                    Peppercorns
   1                    Bay leaf
   1                    Celery rib -- chopped
   1       sm           Onion -- diced
   4       c            Water
                        Salt and pepper -- to taste
     1/2   ts           Thyme
   1       ts           Parsley -- chopped
   2                    Beef bouillon cubes
   1       tb           Worcestershire sauce
   2       c            Frozen mixed vegetables

  Place all except frozen vegetables in crock pot. Turn on low and
  cover, cooking for 6 hours. 30 minutes before serving, turn up to
  high, add frozen vegetables, stir, and cover.

  Notes:

  If you are in a hurry you can do this in 3-1/2 hours on high heat.
  Remove the bay leaf before serving. You can add 1/2 cup of red wine
  with the vegetables for a more robust flavor.


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