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Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup

Warm up your evenings with this cozy Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup — a hearty mix of tender beef, fresh vegetables, and rich tomato broth that simmers perfectly in your slow cooker. This vegetable beef soup crockpot recipe is easy, healthy, and full of old-fashioned comfort. Perfect for busy weeknights, fall dinners, or cold winter days! Serve with crusty bread for the ultimate cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Soup:
  • 1 ½ lbs beef stew meat cut into cubes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Vegetables:
  • 3 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 potatoes diced
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup peas optional
  • 1 small onion chopped

Method
 

  1. Optional Step: Heat a skillet with oil and brown the beef on all sides for 2–3 minutes. This adds depth to the flavor.
  2. Add to Crockpot: Place the beef (browned or raw) into your crockpot.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add beef broth, water, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and all seasonings. Stir well.
  4. Add Vegetables: Mix in carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, corn, peas, and onion. Stir to combine.
  5. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef and vegetables are tender.
  6. Serve: Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with bread or cornbread.
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Notes

This vegetable soup with stew meat delivers deep, slow-cooked flavor with minimal effort. It’s a family-friendly, budget-conscious recipe that’s both hearty and healthy. Perfect for meal prep or cozy weekends at home.