Description
A hearty and comforting slow cooker vegetable beef soup packed with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and savory herbs. Perfect for an easy, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
Pour beef broth and diced tomatoes (with juice) into the slow cooker.
Add carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, and corn to the slow cooker.
Stir in dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, black pepper, salt, and bay leaf.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
Remove bay leaf and stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours