Description
This Beef and Vegetable Crockpot Soup delivers a rich, home‑cooked flavor with minimal effort. Tender smoked beef cubes mingle with sweet carrots, buttery potatoes, and juicy tomatoes, all simmered in a savory beef broth seasoned with thyme, basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. A quick sear in butter adds depth, then the slow cooker creates a comforting, hearty bowl perfect for chilly evenings and easy weeknight meals. Pair it with crusty bread and a light salad for a balanced, hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef, cubed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and brown the cubed beef.
- Transfer the beef to the crockpot.
- Add the diced tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Leftovers reheat well on the stove or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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