1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth

1 cup water

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 medium onions quartered

6 carrots, julienned

1 -1/2 cup celery diced

2 potatoes, pared and diced

2 tablespoons water

1 pound smoked sausage

Combine broth, water and all vegetables except potatoes in your crockpot. Cover and cook for 1 hour on low. Add potatoes. Cover and cook for 6 hours on low. Add sausage and cook for an additional hour.