Crock Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

1 1/2 to 2 lbs stew meat, chuck eye, or hamburger
(add spices to your taste)
salt
pepper
oregano
basil
1 Bay Leaf
1 tsp Paula Deens house seasoning
1/8 t seasoning salt/Lawry's
1 pkg dry onion soup mix
4 - 5 Cups hot water
1 - 14 oz can beef broth
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce , Country Bobs sauce or Kitchen Boutique
2-3 celery sticks chopped
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 - 16oz Bag Frozen Mixed Vegetables or 2 cans of mixed vegetables
1 - 15 oz can diced tomatoes
4-5 Potatoes Diced

If you are using hamburger just brown, drain the meat and add everything to the crock pot. If you are using beef brown the meat in a bit of oil, drain then add to the crock pot. Add water, tomatoes, broth, spices, onion soup and sauces. I let the meat cook for about 2 hours (if using beef) then add all the vegetables and cook on low for about 6 hours. Remove bay leaf and serve. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if you wish.