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Homemade Crock Pot Vegetable Beef Soup, easy slow cooker soup with ground beef and vegetables, in a white slow cooker with a ladle.
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5 from 72 votes

Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup

Crockpot vegetable beef soup is full of savory ground beef and hearty vegetables. One of the easiest soups to throw together on a busy, chilly day, and always a family favorite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crock Pot, Slow Cooker, Vegetable Beef Soup
Servings: 8
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Crockpot Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 quart vegetable/tomato juice click here or store bought works fine
  • 4 medium potatoes diced (you can peel them if you prefer, but leaving the skin on is good too)
  • 1 cup frozen corn canned corn works well too.
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2-3 carrots sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste (start with 2 teaspoons of each)

Instructions

  • In a skillet cook ground beef with onion until browned and season with salt and pepper.  
    ingredients for crock pot vegetable beef stew.
  • Place cooked ground beef mixture and remaining ingredients in a large slow cooker and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or low for 4 to 6 hours or until potatoes are fork-tender.
    Homemade Crock Pot Vegetable Beef Soup, easy slow cooker soup with ground beef and vegetables, in a white slow cooker with a ladle.
  • *If you do not want to use a slow cooker, brown beef and onion in a large pot or Dutch oven and add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
    A bowl of crock pot vegetable beef stew.

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Notes

Customize Your Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup

One of the best things about this recipe is how adaptable it is. Here are some ideas:
  • More Veggies: Add green beans, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, celery, or leafy greens like spinach or kale.
  • Noodles or Rice: Swap potatoes for pasta or rice. We recommend adding these cooked just before serving.
  • Beans: Kidney beans, navy beans, or lentils add extra protein and fiber.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 1056mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3755IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 6mg