Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

This hearty vegetable beef soup recipe is loaded with tender beef, flavorful broth, and colorful vegetables for the ultimate comfort food. Whether you’re looking for an old fashioned vegetable beef soup recipe, an easy vegetable beef soup recipe, or a version for the slow cooker or Instant Pot, this classic soup is satisfying, easy to prepare, and perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Discover more flavorful recipes like Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 2 (14-ounce) cans beef broth
• 1½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into ½-inch cubes
• 1 (15.25-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (46-ounce) bottle tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ tablespoon onion powder
• Salt, to taste
• Ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

• Add the beef broth and beef stew meat to a large pot over medium heat.
• Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for about 45 minutes, or until the beef starts to become tender.
• Stir in the corn, green beans, tomato sauce, and tomato paste until well combined.
• Pour in the tomato-vegetable juice cocktail and mix thoroughly.
• Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
• Bring the soup back to a gentle boil.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is very tender and the flavors have fully developed.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
• Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers if desired.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 hours 45 minutes
• Total Time: 5 hours 55 minutes
• Servings: 10
• Yield: 10 servings