Description
This comforting crockpot vegetable beef soup is a hearty and rich slow-cooker meal packed with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for busy days, this soup simmers gently for hours, developing deep flavors and a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Beef and Broth
- 1½ pounds beef stew meat
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
Vegetables
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Place the beef stew meat, beef broth, diced tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, celery, green beans, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper into the crockpot.
- Mix: Stir all the ingredients together to combine evenly, ensuring the seasonings and vegetables are well distributed.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is tender, and vegetables are cooked through.
- Adjust Seasoning: Before serving, taste the soup and adjust the salt or pepper as needed to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash a few of the potatoes in the soup before serving to release their starch.
- This soup freezes well; store portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Vegetables can be swapped depending on preference or seasonal availability.
- Ensure beef stew meat is cut into similarly sized pieces for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
