Description
This Crock-Pot Beef Vegetable Soup is a warm, comforting classic loaded with tender chunks of beef chuck, hearty vegetables, and a flavorful tomato-based broth. It’s a satisfying, one-pot meal made easy in the slow cooker perfect for chilly days, meal prep, or whenever you need a no-fuss dinner. With minimal prep and everyday ingredients, this wholesome soup delivers deep flavor and hearty texture in every bowl.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, not drained
1 cup beef broth or water
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 small potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup frozen peas
Fresh parsley sprigs, optional for garnish
Instructions
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Prep the Ingredients
Trim and cut the beef chuck into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion, slice the carrots, cube the potatoes, and mince the garlic. Set aside all ingredients for quick assembly. -
Layer Ingredients in the Crock-Pot
Add the beef, onion, carrots, garlic, potatoes, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and beef broth or water into the Crock-Pot. Stir in the salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Mix well to combine. -
Slow Cook to Perfection
Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft. -
Finish and Serve
In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen peas. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Beef Cut Tip: Chuck roast is ideal for slow cooking—it becomes meltingly tender over time.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Like many soups, the flavor improves overnight. Great for leftovers and meal prep!
- Pea Timing: Add frozen peas at the end to keep them vibrant and firm.
- Optional Add-ins: Want it heartier? Stir in cooked barley or rice during the final 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Crock-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: crockpot beef soup, vegetable beef soup, slow cooker soup, beef chuck soup, hearty soup, easy dinner, comfort food, meal prep soup, tomato beef soup, gluten-free soup