Crockpot Beef and Vegetable Soup
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Hearty and wholesome comfort food perfect for chilly nights. Easy crockpot preparation with tender beef and fresh vegetables.
- Author: Sarah Mae Carter
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
- ½ cup frozen corn
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef stew meat and cook for 6-8 minutes total, turning pieces to brown on all sides.
- Place browned beef into 6-8 quart crockpot, including pan drippings.
- Add carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, corn, onion, and garlic to crockpot. Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes with liquid.
- Sprinkle in thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Taste soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Browning the beef first enhances flavor depth significantly. Don’t skip this step for best results.
- Use a 6-8 quart crockpot for best results. Can be made ahead and flavors improve overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1.5 cups)
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg