Crock Pot Steak Soup

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Beef Steak
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

3 cups water
2 small onions -- chopped
3 stalks celery -- chopped
2 medium carrots -- sliced
16 ounces tomatoes
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon monosodium glutamate
10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
1 pound coarsely ground beef or stew meat -- browned
2 tablespoons beef base or granules -- (2 to 4)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
 

Preparation:

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 1 stick melted butter and 1/2 cup flour. Stir until smooth. Pour into crock pot and stir until thickened. Cook soup on high until thickened.