Beef Vegetable Soup
Cozy Beef Vegetable Soup for Cold Days
Today, I’m sharing a hearty Beef Vegetable Soup recipe that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. As the first freeze settles in, it’s officially soup season! There’s something so comforting about the aroma of soup simmering all day, filling the home with warmth. When you use a crockpot, you get all that rich flavor without babysitting the stove. Pair it with freshly baked bread for a soul-satisfying meal perfect for cold, crisp days.
This soup is packed with tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and flavors that make you want to cozy up by the fire. This easy, set-it-and-forget-it crockpot recipe is perfect for busy days when you want a home-cooked meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients for Beef Vegetable Soup:
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
- 2 quarts beef broth
- 12 oz frozen corn
- 12 oz frozen peas
- 12 oz frozen carrots
- 12 oz frozen green beans
- 4-5 medium potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for browning the meat
Cooking Method:
- Prepare the beef:
Dice the stew meat into small, bite-sized pieces, about half an inch or smaller if you cook for little mouths. Generously salt the meat and set it aside to rest. - Sear the beef:
Heat a pan over medium-high heat, coat it with olive oil, and add the beef. Let the stew meat sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, forming a dark brown crust. Browning each side will develop a deep, rich flavor to your soup. - Transfer to the crockpot:
Once the meat has browned, transfer it to your crockpot, scraping in all the flavorful beef drippings. - Add broth and seasoning:
Pour in the beef broth and stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set your crockpot to low and cook for 6 hours. - Add the vegetables:
After 6 hours, add the frozen corn, peas, carrots, green beans, and diced potatoes. Turn the crockpot to high and cook for another 2 hours. - Check for tenderness:
After 8 hours of cooking, the beef should be tender, and the vegetables perfectly cooked. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serving Suggestion:
There’s nothing better than pairing this hearty soup with freshly baked bread or homemade rolls. It’s a match made in heaven that’ll warm you from the inside out.
Whether you serve it to a family with young children or just make a large batch to enjoy throughout the week, this beef vegetable soup is a true winner during the chilly months. We love it for its simplicity and comfort—ideal for those first frosty days of the season!
Enjoy the warmth and goodness in every bite!
