Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion
chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 quart vegetable/tomato juice
click here or store bought works fine
- 4 medium potatoes)
diced (you can peel them if you prefer, but leaving the skin on is good too
- 1 cup frozen corn
canned corn works well too.
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2-3 carrots
sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste (start with 2 teaspoons of eachsalt and pepper)
Directions
- 1
In a skillet cook ground beef with onion until browned and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Place cooked ground beef mixture and remaining ingredients in a large slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- 3
*If you do not want to use a slow cooker, brown beef and onion in a large pot or Dutch oven and add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of warm, hearty comfort that practically cooks itself? This Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup is the ultimate answer for busy days, delivering a savory, nourishing meal that's a true family favorite.
This recipe shines because of its incredible ease and hands-off approach. It combines rich ground beef with a generous medley of wholesome vegetables, all slow-cooked to perfection in your crockpot. The result is a deeply flavorful soup that tastes like it simmered for hours, offering maximum comfort with minimal effort.
Expect a beautifully tender, savory soup brimming with an abundance of vegetables like diced potatoes, sliced carrots, sweet corn, and peas. The ground beef adds a satisfying heartiness, while aromatic onion, garlic powder, and celery salt infuse the broth with a wonderfully comforting flavor. Each spoonful is a harmonious blend of textures and savory notes, creating a warming experience perfect for chilly weather.
This versatile Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup is easy to customize. Feel free to keep the potato skins on for added nutrition and texture, or peel them if you prefer. You can also easily swap frozen corn for canned, or introduce other favorite sturdy vegetables like green beans. For those who enjoy a bit more tang, a splash of Worcestershire sauce could be a nice addition to the broth.
Serve this cozy soup as a complete meal on its own, perhaps with some crusty bread for dipping. It's ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner, a casual family gathering, or even meal prepping for a delicious lunch throughout the week.