Vegetable Beef Soup (Crockpot)

LizP's Note:

The best vegetable beef soup I have ever had. I have been making this for over 20 years and it is that perfect soup to warm your soul. It is very hearty and filling, but very low in fat and good for you. It cooks all day in the crockpot, so you have very little work to do. Enjoy it as much as I do! I prefer to use fresh green beans in the soup, but if you want to use frozen that is fine. I have one friend who throws in an 10 oz pks of frozen mixed veggie, but I like the fresh veggies better. Cooking time reflects how long it needs to be in the crockpot.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 2 lbs stew beef chunks
• 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 lb baby carrot
• 2 stalks celery, with tops Sliced
• 2 onions, Diced
• 4 red potatoes, Diced
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 beef bouillon cubes
• 15 ounces corn
• 2 cups fresh green beans, snapped and cut into 1 inch pieces (frozen is ok)
• 10 ounces tomato soup
• 10 ounces water (soup can)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

1. Put all ingredients in a 6 quart crock pot and stir well.
2. Cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours. If you cook on low, you need a minimum of 12 hours.

Reviews

[jope13]

Very good soup! Followed recipe mostly as it called, except didn't have fresh green beans, used 1 can green beans. You must cook on high for at least 7 hours to get all veggies cooked through and soft, and you must cook on high. Served these with grilled cheeses, and the whole family of 5 thouroughly enjoyed!! This recipe is in my cook book to stay.