Description
This hearty Crock Pot Vegetable Beef Soup is a comforting and nutritious meal perfect for any day. Combining ground beef with a medley of cooked beans, tomatoes, and mixed vegetables, this slow-cooked recipe develops rich flavors over 8 hours. It’s an easy, set-it-and-forget-it dish ideal for busy schedules and makes a filling, warm soup that pleases the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound ground beef (venison or turkey can also be used)
Beans
- 1 ½ cups cooked beans of your choice (kidney beans recommended) or 1 can beans, rinsed and drained
Vegetables
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
Liquids and Broth
- 3 cups beef broth
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried onion
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Brown the meat: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown 1 pound of ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat to reduce greasiness in the soup.
- Combine ingredients in crock pot: Transfer the browned ground beef to a 4-quart crock pot. Add 1 ½ cups cooked beans or canned beans (rinsed and drained), 28 ounces of undrained diced tomatoes, 12 ounces of frozen mixed vegetables, 3 cups beef broth, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried onion, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon thyme, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Cook slowly: Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook the soup on the low setting for 8 hours. This slow cooking allows flavors to meld and the ingredients to soften perfectly, creating a rich and hearty soup.
- Serve and enjoy: After 8 hours, stir the soup well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot as a comforting meal for any occasion.
Notes
- Using different types of beans (e.g., black beans, pinto beans) can add variety.
- For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey or venison for the beef.
- You can add extra vegetables such as diced carrots or celery for more texture and nutrition.
- If short on time, cooking on high for 4-5 hours is an acceptable alternative but the flavor may be less developed.
- Drain any excess fat thoroughly after browning meat to make the soup less greasy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crock Pot Soup, Slow Cooker Soup, Vegetable Beef Soup, Hearty Soup, Ground Beef Soup
