Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Soup
A hearty and flavorful beef and vegetable soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender, and the vegetables add a nice sweetness and crunch.
This recipe is inspired by the classic beef stew, but with a few twists. I've added a bit of Worcestershire sauce for a savory umami flavor, and I've used a mix of vegetables for a more complex flavor profile. The result is a soup that's both comforting and delicious.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 360 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds of beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cups of beef broth
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
Instructions
  1. Place the beef stew meat in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme to the slow cooker.
  3. Stir to combine.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  5. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Why It Works
  • The beef is cooked on low for 6-8 hours, which allows it to become fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • The vegetables add a nice sweetness and crunch to the soup.
  • The Worcestershire sauce adds a savory umami flavor to the soup.