Description
A comforting and hearty slow cooker beef vegetable soup, packed with tender stew meat, wholesome mixed vegetables, and a savory broth that makes for a perfect easy meal.
Ingredients
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red potato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 package (1 pound) frozen mixed vegetables
6 cups beef broth
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: In slow cooker crock, combine all ingredients: beef stew meat, red potato, frozen mixed vegetables, beef broth, diced tomatoes, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2: Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, until the meat is tender.
Step 3: Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider browning the beef stew meat in a skillet with a tablespoon of olive oil before adding it to the slow cooker. This step is optional but adds depth to the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
