Today we have a fun and easy Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup to share. This recipe is crazy easy because there isn’t much chopping involved. Just toss and go!
If you can toss food in a crock pot then you can make this easy meal. It is that simple. Make sure you check out all my crock pot recipes. This soup is a hearty but healthy meal where you can dump all the ingredients and go about your day. Come home to a house filled with the delicious smell of vegetable soup.
It doesn’t get any easier and your family can enjoy a healthy and delicious meal with little work. You may even like this Pasta Fagioli Soup, Chicken Vegetable Soup, Hamburger Soup or Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup.
Why We Love This Recipe
Vegetable Beef Soup is a delicious soup that can be made in a variety of ways. It is a great soup to sneak in veggies or change the meat. It is hearty, delicious and easy to make.
The slow cooker does all the work and even delicious served with a side of KFC Biscuits Recipe.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef – You can also use ground turkey, chuck roast or shredded chicken
- Onion – See Best Onion Substitute if you are out
- Potatoes – We used russet potatoes but you can also use Yukon Gold Potatoes or Red potatoes
- Frozen Mixed Vegetables with Green Beans – Add in other veggies such as shredded carrot, celery and corn
- Diced Tomatoes – You can also use a can of Rotel
- Beef Broth – We used low sodium beef broth or you can also use water
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe in the recipe card.
Additions and Seasoning Variations
Feel free to change the spices to what you prefer. You can even add in other ingredients. Here are some delicious variations.
- Frozen Peas
- Fresh Parsley
- Thyme
- Minced Garlic
- Tomato Sauce
- Tomato Juice
- Worcestershire Sauce
How to Make Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup
- Step 1 – If using ground beef or turkey, cook meat and onions until golden brown.
- Step 2 – Add to slow cooker along with all other ingredients.
- Step 3 – Cover and Cook on low for 4 hours. You can also add Italian seasoning if you prefer.
- Step 4 – Serve hot and enjoy! Salt and pepper to taste.
Expert Tips
- Slow Cooker Recommendation – We like to use a programmable crock pot for when I am not at home all day. I love coming home to a nice meal ready and waiting
- Slow Cooker Liners – I also like to use crock pot liners to make clean up a breeze. These are worth every penny and save a ton of time.
- Preparing Vegetables – We keep diced onion and bell pepper in the freezer so it is easy to add to any recipe we like. Another time saving tip is to use a small food chopper or food processor to quickly and easily chop the onions. Learn and how to freeze onions and also how to freeze peppers to save so much time in the kitchen.
- Brown Ground Beef – Make sure to cook the ground beef in a skillet and drain the grease before pouring into the slow cooker.
Serving Suggestions
This soup is delicious with a simple side salad. We also love to serve it with some type of bread to dip into all of that delicious broth. The kids like to enjoy the soup with grilled cheese.
If you have a few extra minutes, this Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe is great with the soup. You can also pick up some breadsticks or French bread at the bakery if you don’t have time to bake any.
We also like homemade Hawaiian rolls or some homemade cornbread . I know the recipe is super simple but I think you will be surprised how packed with flavor it really is.
Storing and Freezing Tips
- Storing Leftovers – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Freezing Leftovers – Freeze the leftovers in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. This vegetable soup freezes great and a great soup to double the recipe. When ready to serve, thaw the leftovers in the fridge overnight. For more tips, see How to Freeze Soup.
- Reheating Leftovers – Reheat the leftovers on the stovetop or in the microwave depending on how much you are reheating.
Frequently Asked Questions
In this recipe we used ground beef but you can also use beef stew meat or any cut of beef that you prefer.
Yes, we cooked the ground beef before adding to the slow cooker. This is a great recipe to use leftover cooked ground beef.
Yes, you can make on the stovetop in a large pot or Dutch Oven. Add the prepared ingredients to the large pot and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Yes, this is the perfect soup to prepare ahead of time or to meal prep for the week. We actually think it taste better the next day as the ingredients really marinate together.
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Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup
Equipment
- Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef (browned and drained)
- ½ medium onion (diced)
- 3 potatoes (peeled and diced into 1 inch pieces)
- 16 oz frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz cans)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
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Instructions
- In a 6?quart crock pot, combine 2 pounds ground beef (browned and drained), ½ medium onion (diced), 3 potatoes (peeled and diced into 1?inch pieces), 16 oz frozen mixed vegetables, 3 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz each, not drained), 4 cups beef broth, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
I made this for the first time last fall after craving both a tomato-based soup I could make with leftover ground beef and an easy slow cooker soup. YOU HAD ME AT “FROZEN VEGETABLES”.
Fast forward 6 months – I made this soup EVERY.SINGLE.WEEK this winter. Sometimes twice per week. Seriously.
I love the way the flavors come together.
I love that I can change up the ingredients and still have a winner every time.
I love that I can make and clean up in less than 30 minutes (shout out to slow cooker liners for making this even easier).
I love that it’s VERY AFFORDABLE.
I made some adjustments and have some recommendations:
1. COOK THE POTATOES AFTER DICING/BEFORE CROCK POT. Even if it’s only for a few minutes in the microwave. Make sure they’re fork tender or close to it before putting in the crock pot.
This is how I now prepare them: Pre-heat the oven, peel & dice potatoes, toss in olive oil & seasoning (I use Retchless Rub Greek seasoning*), spread flat on sheet pan, bake for however long it takes to make the rest of the recipe, toss in crock pot. I don’t set a timer. I have found this timing to work perfectly.
1A. USE SWEET POTATOES. You’ll thank me later.
2. SAUTEE ONION BEFORE ADDING BEEF TO PAN. I also add a little minced garlic. Sauteeing the onion and then adding the beef adds a nice flavor.
2A. ADD SEASONING TO BEEF (& ONION) IN PAN. I used Retchless Rub Fiesta Seasoning*.
3. MIX UP THE CANNED TOMATOES. I found 2x cans roasted diced tomatoes & 1x can diced tomatoes w/green chilies to be a winning combo that added flavor without heat.
4. ADD MORE SEASONING TO CROCKPOT. I used Retchless Rub Monster Burger seasoning*. I didn’t measure any of my seasonings but I never found the recipe to be over or under seasoned after I added different seasonings at each step.
5. PICK UP A LOAF OF ITALIAN BREAD, RICOTTA & PESTO. Slice the bread, spread ricotta & pesto on top. Toast for a few minutes. Serve warm. Runner up: Boursin cheese.
6. ADD SHREDDED CHEESE AS GARNISH. Any kind of shredded cheese. We ran the gamut of cheese this winter. No losers. Only winners.
Easy recipe. Great flavor. Lots of options for variety. We never had a bad batch. It was a hit every time (#1 was an important part of success)
*Retchless Rub is sold exclusively on Etsy. I don’t own or work for Retchless Rub. They’re just really great seasonings.
Sharon – Thank you so much for sharing your tips and thoughts on the recipe. I’m so glad that you enjoyed it and I appreciate the positive review!
Exactly what I was looking for!
Easy , tasty and hearty!
Love It!
Thank you so much Kent! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Tried some of your recipes before and ate well! Looking forward to this one.
Thank you so much for sharing and please come back and share what you thought of this recipe!
This was easy and so delicious with just a few tweaks. As septuagenarians with taste buds that need to be awakened at every meal, we looked to the extended notes for inspiration. We added garlic as suggested. Then, to boost the broth’s flavor, we decided to add red pepper flakes before cooking. Perfection!
That sounds amazing! Love those additions.
Would canned veggies work instead of frozen
Marie – You can use canned vegetables, but they will not need to cook as long.
Sounds delish! Would sweet potatoes work instead of regular? Hubby is diabetic and potatoes really raise his numbers
Yes, I think sweet potatoes would be delicious in this recipe instead of regular potatoes.