Description
A hearty and comforting Crockpot Vegetable Beef Soup made with tender chuck roast, potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas simmered in a rich beef broth with fire roasted tomatoes and Italian seasonings. Perfect for an easy, flavorful meal that requires minimal effort, this slow-cooked soup delivers robust flavors and satisfying textures, ideal for a family dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Meat and Oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chuck roast, cut into 2-inch chunks
Broth and Tomato
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 14.5 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes, with liquid
- 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
Vegetables
- 3 cups potatoes, medium dice
- 1 large onion, medium dice
- 4 ribs celery, medium dice
- 3 large carrots, medium dice
- 1 cup peas
Seasonings
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 whole bay leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat and sear beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over high heat. Add the chuck roast chunks and sear on all sides until browned, enhancing the flavor.
- Deglaze skillet and transfer to crockpot: Transfer the seared beef to the crockpot. Pour beef broth into the skillet and scrape the browned bits off the bottom to capture flavor, then add this broth to the crockpot.
- Add remaining ingredients and cook: Add the potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, Worcestershire sauce, fire roasted tomatoes (with liquid), tomato sauce, Italian seasonings, garlic powder, onion powder, and bay leaves to the crockpot. Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Finish soup and season: Stir in the peas and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy a comforting bowl of hearty vegetable beef soup.
Notes
- Searing the beef first adds a richer flavor to the soup by caramelizing the meat’s surface.
- Deglazing the pan with beef broth allows you to incorporate all the brown bits into the soup, enhancing the depth of flavor.
- You can substitute the chuck roast with other beef stew cuts if preferred.
- Adjust the vegetables based on availability or personal preference, but keep the cooking time consistent for tenderness.
- The peas are added at the end to avoid overcooking and losing their texture and bright color.
- This soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
