Ingredients
– 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
– 4 cups beef broth
– 2 cups potatoes, diced
– 1 cup carrots, sliced
– 1 cup green beans, chopped
– 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1 bay leaf
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Creating your amazing Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and season with salt and pepper. Brown the meat on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: While the beef is browning, chop the potatoes, carrots, green beans, and onion. Mince the garlic.
3. Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Add the browned beef, diced vegetables, minced garlic, beef broth, tomato paste, dried thyme, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf into the crockpot. Stir to combine.
4. Cook on Low: Cover the crockpot and set it to low. Allow the soup to cook for 8 hours, letting all the flavors meld together beautifully.
5. Season to Taste: After cooking, remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Add salt and pepper as needed.
6. Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy this hearty dish with some crusty bread or warm rolls!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 25g