Description
Crockpot Beef and Vegetable Soup is a hearty, hands-off weeknight freezer-friendly dish that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Tender beef chunks melt in a savory broth alongside carrots, potatoes, green beans, corn, and tomatoes for a nourishing, comforting meal. Perfect for busy families, this slow-cooker recipe scales easily, makes great leftovers, and invites cozy, satisfying bowls of comfort any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for topping
Instructions
- Place beef, carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, corn, onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes into the crockpot.
- Pour in beef broth and season with thyme, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and vegetables are soft.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can add additional vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
- To lower sodium, use extra water or unsalted broth; adjust seasoning after cooking.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Using potatoes with thicker skins helps texture for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Crockpot beef soup, slow cooker soup, beef and vegetables, hearty weeknight dinner, easy soup recipe, freezer-friendly meals, comfort food