Crockpot Beef Noodle Soup

2 tsp olive oil
1 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup chopped carrots
5 3/4 cups water
2 1/2 cups Barilla plus egg noodles
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup red wine (optional)

Turn crockpot on high, add oil, meat, and onion. Cover and cook about an hour stirring occasional. Add remaining ingredients except noodles, reduce heat to low, and let cook 6-8 hours. Before serving add in noodles and allow them to cook till al dente.

Serving Size: Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BEAKIEBEAN.