Creamy Beef and Potato Soup

2 cups basic beef and onion batch (see recipe in main dishes)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can water
1/2 (32 ounce) package cubed frozen has browns
1 (16 ounce) package mixed frozen veggies (optional)
1 can milk

Put all ingredients, except milk, lin slow cooker on low for 4 1/2 hours. Add milk, cook for an additional 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Serve with crusty bread. Great for cold days.