Hide the Brussels Sprouts Soupy Stew. 
 1-2 c chopped leeks ,white and green . pcs. 
 1 can drained tomatoes . [ save the juice for drinks ] 
 cheese sauce [ 1  pkt dried.]
 2 sliced and chopped carrots .
 1 roughly cut parsnip.
 500 gms .bag of small brussel sprouts[ cut in middle and halved ]
 2 yams  sliced. 
 scooped out pumpkin flesh .any amount .....I used 1/2 large pumpkin. 
 500 gms. whole  beef pcs. [ as small as bite size.]
 6 chopped sausages. 
 small amt. sliced pepperoni  sausage .
 plus any old vegies that you want to use  in a soup. 
 1 cup of water . 
  
 Add all to crockpot , meat pcs last . 
 Cook for as long as necessary ..4 hrs @ slow or warm, then 4 hrs @ hot    
 when the beef pcs start to shred ;
 and the brussels disapear  from their shape . 
 Use the stock for soupy drinks . then add a little water 
 for the main meal if too thick, 
 or too thin - add a little dried beef gravy .mix
 Mix well . 
 * the thin soupy drink is absolutely divine  
 for hot drinks instead of  tea or coffee. 
 *I cook overnight on warm then during the day 
 step it up to hot . 
  