Slow Cooker Hamburger and Noodle Soup

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Total time: 6 hrs. 35 min.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 med. onio0n, coarsely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-in. slices
• 1 pkg. (1 1/2 oz.) beefy onion soup mix
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 c. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drained
• 1 c. uncooked fine egg noodles

Preparation

Step 1

1. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked; drain.
2. Spray 4 to 6-qt. slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix beef and remaining ingredients except mixed vegetables and noodles.
3. Cover; cook on LOW heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
3. Stir in vegetables and noodles. Increase heat setting to HIGH. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender and noodles are tender.