Vegetable Beef Soup (Crockpot)

"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."
 
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Ready In:
8hrs 15mins
Ingredients:
16
Serves:
12
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ingredients

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directions

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

Questions & Replies

  1. Can I use all frozen vegetables?
     
  2. I have a 3 qt. crock pot. If I cut the recipe in half do still need to cook on high 6 to 8 hours?
     
  3. There are no fresh green beans where I am but we've just finished harvesting all the lacinato kale from the greenhouse. I think that would be awesome in this soup. I won't use canned veg of any sort cuz I like to get the nourishment from fresh (or frozen if necessary). Will be cooking on the weekend and will review following. Sounds like a great recipe.
     
  4. So the stew meat is thrown in the crockpot raw, I don't have to cook it first correct?
     
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Reviews

  1. 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.
     
  2. My small little church had a vegetable soup contested. I found this recipe at the last minute. I made it the way the recipe is written. I am thrilled to say I won the blue ribbon. Thank you!
     
  3. This was a big hit! Because of my smaller crockpot size, I cut the meat to 1 lb, only 2 potatoes, and 2 cups of chopped carrots, but the rest of the veggies the same. I also used a can of Italian style chopped tomatoes, 3 cups low sodium beef broth, plus 1 soup can broth, an extra half tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic, and 1 teaspoon Emeril's Essence. Next time I will try adding cabbage or kale.
     
  4. So tasty and hearty! I doubled up on the corn and used frozen green beans. I also choose to sear the stew meat before throwing it in, just for a bit more texture. Also, I go with beef stock instead of water and bullion. Makes enough for an army, perfect to freeze!
     
  5. The BEST soup recipe that I have made! Definitely a keeper!!!
     
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Tweaks

  1. I made this yesterday and it is delicious! I couldn't find crushed tomatoes so used petite diced. I also used Beef Broth instead of bouillon, to decrease the salt. And added some Emeril Bam! because I wanted a little kick. Since chuck roast was on sale for $1 per pound less than stew beef, I cut up the roast. Next time, and there will be a next time, I will brown the meat first to decrease the amount of fat I have to skim. And I may add a bit more worcestershire and Bam! I took it to my book club - they loved it. My husband ate 2 bowls last night and we had it for lunch again today. I have 4 containers in the fridge that will be lunches this week. It is a rich broth and very thick and chunky. Exactly what I was looking for.
     
  2. I love making soups and stews in the crockpot. I used beef broth in place of the water and bouillion to reduce the sodium content. I also felt that it needed more seasoning so I added italian seasoning and some red pepper flakes. We really enjoyed the soup and I'll be making it again. Thanks for posting the recipe!
     

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