Description
A hearty and comforting slow cooker vegetable soup with tender beef, packed with fresh vegetables and rich flavors. Perfect for an easy, nutritious meal.
Ingredients
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
6 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
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 beef to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Transfer onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
Add carrots, celery, potatoes, zucchini, green beans, diced tomatoes with juice, beef broth, dried thyme, dried oregano, and bay leaf to the slow cooker.
Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
Remove bay leaf and season soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir in chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours