Steak and Potato Soup




1lb. boneless beef round steak

1lb. small red potatoes,cut into 1/4 in.slices,or 4 cups of cubed

potatoes

2 medium stalkes of celery,chopped

1 medium onion,chopped

2 cloves of garlic,finely chopped

1 T. beef bouillion granules

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

4 cans(14-1/2oz. each) beef broth

1 jar(6oz.) sliced mushrooms,undrained(optional)

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup all-purpose flour



Trim excess fat from beef.Cut beef into 1x1/4-inch pieces.Mix

remaining ingredients except water and flour in 5 quart Crock Pot.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 or 9 hours untill meat and

vegetables are tender.

Mix water and flour.Gradually stir flour mixture into soup untill

blended.Cover and cook on high setting about 30 minutes or till

slightly thickened.