Crockpot Hamburger & Cheese Soup

1 lb. ground beef
2 tblsp. dried minced onion
1 can whole kernel corn -undrained
1/2 c. carrots - chopped
1/2 c. celery - diced
2 whole bunches green onion - chopped
3 cherry tomatoes - diced (or any other small tomato you have on hand)
2 pint jars beef stock
1 1/4 c. water
2 Tblsp. hot sauce
1/3 a loaf of Velveeta cheese - cubed
salt & pepper to taste

In a medium skillet, brown ground meat & minced onion. Drain fat. Pour meat into a 4-6 qt. crockpot. Add all remaining ingredients & stir. Salt and pepper as desired for your taste. Cover and cook on LOW for about 6 hours or until cheese is melted. Stir occasionally to keep cheese from sticking and to help it melt nicely.

*you can also cook this on HIGH for about 4 hours if you can't wait that long for the Low setting.