Hamburger Noodle Soup

     So on this rainy day, I've got a crock pot full of yummy soup cooking.  It'll be cooking and making my house smell delicious all day, and will be ready to greet my family with warm, yummy goodness at day's end. 

(for the slow-cooker)
8 servings
1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
2 medium onions , coarsely chopped
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4" slices
1 envelope onion mushroom soup mix
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
6 cups water
4-6 c. frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
2 c. med. egg noodles

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef until thoroughly cooked.  Drain well.  In a slow cooker, combine cooked ground beef and all remaining ingredients, except mixed vegetables and noodles; mix well.  Cover; cook on low setting for 6-8 hours or until onion is tender.  Stir in thawed vegetables and egg noodles.  Increase to high setting; cover and cook an additional 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender and noodles are tender.