This rustic beef vegetable soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. The stewing beef becomes incredibly tender as it simmers for hours in a savory broth infused with garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Chunky potatoes, carrots, and celery absorb the rich flavors, creating a satisfying and wholesome meal. It’s a simple, set-it-and-forget-it dish that yields generous portions, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prepping. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a complete, home-style experience that warms you from the inside out.
Crock-Pot Beef Vegetable Soup
Description
This rustic beef vegetable soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. The stewing beef becomes incredibly tender as it simmers for hours in a savory broth infused with garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Chunky potatoes, carrots, and celery absorb the rich flavors, creating a satisfying and wholesome meal. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple, set-it-and-forget-it dish that yields generous portions, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prepping. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a complete, home-style experience that warms you from the inside out.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the trimmed stew beef, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped celery, diced onion, and crushed garlic clove into the slow cooker.
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Add the can of sliced stewed tomatoes, peppercorns, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon chopped parsley, 2 beef bouillon cubes, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce to the pot.
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Pour in 4 cups of water and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
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Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours, or on High for 3 to 3.5 hours if short on time.
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Thirty minutes before serving, stir in 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables.
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Continue cooking covered until the vegetables are tender and the beef is fork-tender.
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Discard the bay leaf and peppercorns before ladling the soup into bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 522.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 19.9g31%
- Saturated Fat 7.3g37%
- Cholesterol 88.5mg30%
- Sodium 146.0mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 59.5g20%
- Dietary Fiber 22.1g89%
- Sugars 8.1g
- Protein 41.8g84%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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