Slow Cooked Hamburger and Noodle Soup

Good soup, something different, but not my favorite.

Slow Cooked Hamburger and Noodle Soup

1 lb lean ground beef
NOT 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 pkg dry beefy mushroom recipe soup mix
1 can diced tomatoes, u ndrained
3 cups water
salt
pepper
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drained
1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles
*I added some zucchini slices*

In large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain.

In 4-6 quart slow cooker, mix ground beef and remaining ingredients except vetables and noodles.  Cover; cook on low heat setting 6-8 hours.

About 20 minutes before serving, stir in thawed vetables and egg noodles.  Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook 15-20 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp tender and noodles are tender.

(Serves 6)
(Pillsbury Most Requested Recipes)