"Absent Cook" Stew (Crock Pot Recipe)

"Absent Cook" Stew (Crock Pot Recipe) - from Fix it and Forget it

• 2 lbs stewing beef, cubed
• 2-3 carrots, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 large potatoes, cubed
• 3 ribs celery, sliced
• 10 3/4-oz can tomato soup
• 1 soup can water
• 1 tsp salt
• dash of pepper
• 2 TBSP vinegar

1. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker
2. Cover. Cook on low 10-12 hours

This is our family favorite-- well, one of my two children like it. Of course Jer likes it. I put in extra water and maybe only use one pound of meat. I love crock pot cooking- its so easy and the wonderful smells meet you at the door. Please share your slow cooking recipes.

Sausage Potato Soup

Sausage Potato Soup - From the kitchen of Christy B.(One of the best cooks I know. The only thing better than making this, is her making it for me. :o)

• 2 tbls butter
• 1 whole onion
• 1/2 c. celery sliced
• 3 c. potatoes, cubed
• 3 c. chicken broth
• 1 lbs. smoked sausage
• 1/2 c. sour cream
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 c. milk

1. Melt butter and saute onions and celery until translucent.
2. Add potatos and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat, add sausage and simmer for 15-20 mins.
4. In a small bowl combine sour cream and mushroom soup.
5. Add to soup.
6. Stir in Milk- heat thru, do not boil

**I use ground turkey italian sausage and cook it with the onion and celery step. I will add an extra cup or two of water to make it go further. I always add some garlic if I have some. YUM!