Instructions

  1. In a 3 1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker, combine beef chuck pieces, sliced carrots, sliced celery, cubed potatoes and chopped onion.
  2. Sprinkle with seasonings.
  3. Add bay leaf, tomatoes with their juices and broth and brown sugar.
  4. Stir until all ingredients are combined.
  5. Cover, cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  6. About 1 hour before soup is done, stir in the peas and green beans.
  7. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  8. To serve, garnish with parsley if desired.