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Easy Crockpot Beef Vegetable Soup (Best Comfort Food)

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This Easy Crockpot Beef Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort food, made with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, delivering deep flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs (680g) beef stew meat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup (150g) frozen green beans
  • 1 cup (150g) frozen corn
  • 1 can (14.5 oz / 411g) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sear the beef: Pat the stew meat dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear the beef for 2-3 minutes per side until deeply browned. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
  2. Deglaze the pan: With the skillet still hot, add a splash of beef broth (about ¼ cup) and scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Pour this liquid into the slow cooker.
  3. Layer the vegetables: Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrot rounds, sliced celery, and cubed potatoes to the slow cooker. Do not stir yet.
  4. Add remaining ingredients: Pour in the diced tomatoes (undrained), tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Add the frozen green beans and corn. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft.
  6. Adjust seasoning: Remove the bay leaves and discard. Taste the broth and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

Don’t skip searing the beef for the best flavor. Layer harder vegetables on the bottom. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking. For a thicker soup, add a cornstarch slurry (2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) during the last 30 minutes. Season at the end to avoid over-salting.

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