Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup

If you can toss food in a crock pot then you can make this easy meal. It is that simple.  Make sure you check out all my crock pot recipes. This soup is a hearty but healthy meal where you can dump all the ingredients and go about your day. Come home to a house filled with the delicious smell of vegetable soup.

It doesn’t get any easier and your family can enjoy a healthy and delicious meal with little work. You may even like this Pasta Fagioli Soup.

Why We Love This Recipe

Vegetable Beef Soup is a delicious soup that can be made in a variety of ways. It is a great soup to sneak in veggies or change the meat. It is hearty, delicious and easy to make.

The slow cooker does all the work and even delicious served with a side of KFC Biscuits Recipe.

Ingredients

• Ground Beef – You can also use ground turkey, chuck roast or shredded chicken
• Onion – See Best Onion Substitute if you are out
• Potatoes – We used russet potatoes but you can also use Yukon Gold Potatoes or Red potatoes
• Frozen Mixed Vegetables with Green Beans – Add in other veggies such as shredded carrot, celery and corn
• Diced Tomatoes – You can also use a can of Rotel
• Beef Broth – We used low sodium beef broth or you can also use water

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Additions and Seasoning Variations

Feel free to change the spices to what you prefer. You can even add in other ingredients. Here are some delicious variations.

• Frozen Peas
• Fresh Parsley
• Thyme
• Minced Garlic
• Tomato Sauce
• Tomato Juice
• Worcestershire Sauce

How to Make Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

• Step 1 – If using ground beef or turkey, cook meat and onions until golden brown.

• Step 2 – Add to slow cooker along with all other ingredients.

• Step 3 – Cover and Cook on low for 4 hours. You can also add Italian seasoning if you prefer.

• Step 4 – Serve hot and enjoy! Salt and pepper to taste.

Expert Tips

• Slow Cooker Recommendation – We like to use this programmable crock pot  for when I am am not at home all day. I love coming home to a nice meal ready and waiting
• Slow Cooker Liners – I also like to use crock pot liners to make clean up a breeze. These are worth every penny and save a ton of time.
• Preparing Vegetables – We keep diced onion and bell pepper in the freezer so it is easy to add to any recipe we like. Another time saving tip is to use a small food chopper or food processor to quickly and easily chop the onions. Learn and  how to freeze onions and also how to freeze peppers to save so much time in the kitchen.
• Brown Ground Beef – Make sure to cook the ground beef in a skillet and drain the grease before pouring into the slow cooker.

Serving Suggestions

This soup is delicious with a simple side salad. We also love to serve it with some type of bread to dip into all of that delicious broth. The kids like to enjoy the soup with grilled cheese.

If you have a few extra minutes, this Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe is great with the soup. You can also pick up some breadsticks or French bread at the bakery if you don’t have time to bake any.

We also like homemade Hawaiian rolls or some homemade cornbread . I know the recipe is super simple but I think you will be surprised how packed with flavor it really is.

Storing and Freezing Tips

• Storing Leftovers – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
• Freezing Leftovers – Freeze the leftovers in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. This vegetable soup freezes great and a great soup to double the recipe. When ready to serve, thaw the leftovers in the fridge overnight. For more tips, see How to Freeze Soup.
• Reheating Leftovers – Reheat the leftovers on the stovetop or in the microwave depending on how much you are reheating.