Hearty Steak and Tater Soup

1 pound beef boneless round steak
1 pound small red potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices 4 cups)
2 medium stalks cerlery, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cans (141/2 ounces) beef broth
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, undrained
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour

1. Remove excess fat from beef. Cut beef into 1x 1/4 inch pieces. Mix beef and remaining ingredients except water and flour in 5-quart slow cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.

3. Mix water and flour; gradually stir into soup until blended. Cover and cook on high heat setting about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. 9 servings

Number of Servings: 9

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DANETTE1958.