Are you craving a hearty, soul-warming meal that practically cooks itself? Look no further than this Easy Veggie Beef Slow Cooker Soup - the ultimate lifesaver for busy home cooks who want maximum flavor with minimal effort! Imagine coming home to a kitchen filled with rich, savory aromas and a delicious meal that's been slowly simmering all day, packed with tender beef, farm-fresh vegetables, and mouthwatering seasonings that will have your family begging for seconds.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 6 hrs
Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain any excess fat from the meat.
- Transfer the browned ground beef to the slow cooker.
- Chop the onion, dice the carrots and celery, and cube the potatoes. Add all these chopped vegetables to the slow cooker with the beef.
- Pour the beef broth and canned diced tomatoes into the slow cooker, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the mixture, then add salt and pepper to taste. Gently stir to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low heat for 6 hours. This slow cooking process will allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.
- After 6 hours, check the soup's seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately. Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of grated cheese.
Tips
- For extra flavor, consider browning the ground beef with a dash of garlic powder before adding to the slow cooker.
- Use fresh vegetables when possible to enhance the soup's overall taste and nutritional value.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a little cold water and stir it in during the last hour of cooking.
- Don't rush the cooking process - the 6-hour slow cook is crucial for developing deep, rich flavors.
- Feel free to customize by adding other vegetables like green beans or corn for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container - this soup often tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld.
- For a low-carb option, replace potatoes with cauliflower chunks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 65mg
