Description
A hearty, soul-warming soup that’s perfect for busy weeks, lazy Sundays, or any day you need a cozy hug from the inside out. With minimal prep and the magic of a slow cooker, this soup delivers tender vegetables, flavorful broth, and comforting, homey goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or leaner 90/10; substitute turkey or chicken if desired)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold preferred)
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained (or 1.5 cups frozen)
- 1 cup green beans, fresh or frozen
- 5 cups beef broth, low-sodium preferred
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground beef, diced onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook, breaking up the beef, until no longer pink and golden bits form on the pan.
4. Drain excess fat.
5. Transfer the beef mixture to your crockpot.
6. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes (juice included), corn, green beans, beef broth, basil, parsley, and extra pepper.
7. Stir to combine.
8. Cover and cook:
9. LOW: 7–8 hours
10. HIGH: 4–5 hours
11. Soup is done when potatoes and carrots are fork-tender. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to retain heat.
12. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
13. Stir in Worcestershire sauce if using.
14. Optional: For extra thickness, mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with ¼ cup cold water, stir into soup, and cook 30 minutes more on HIGH.
Notes
Flexibility is key—don’t stress over exact measurements. Browning the meat adds depth; using stew meat instead of ground beef works too (cook longer for tenderness). Soft vegetables like peas or spinach should be added later to maintain texture. This recipe also freezes well for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Easy Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup, slow cooker soup, vegetable beef stew