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Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup in a large pot with chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and peas in a light tomato broth

Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup

Recipe by Mya Williams

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  • Total Time11 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield6 servings 1x

Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup with tender pot roast, potatoes, carrots, and vegetables in a light tomato beef broth that makes a big, freezer friendly batch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pot roast (about 2 pounds), such as chuck roast
  • 2 russet potatoes, peeled if desired and chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 1 bag frozen seasoning blend (or about 1 cup chopped onion)
  • 1 bag frozen peas (about 10 to 12 ounces)
  • 1 bag frozen green beans (about 10 to 12 ounces)
  • 1 bag frozen corn (about 10 to 12 ounces)
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton beef broth, divided
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
  • 1 tomato soup can filled with water
  • 1 tablespoon oil, for sautéing
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the pot roast generously on all sides with salt and black pepper. Place it in a slow cooker with about half a cup of the beef broth so there is a little liquid in the bottom.
  2. Cook the roast on low for about 10 hours, or until it is very tender and shreds easily with two forks. Transfer the cooked beef to a plate or bowl and shred it into bite sized pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat.
  3. When you are ready to make the soup, heat a very large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, then add the chopped carrots and frozen seasoning blend or chopped onion.
  4. Cook the carrots and onions, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, until the carrots start to soften and the onions look translucent and fragrant.
  5. Add the shredded beef to the pot along with the chopped potatoes. Stir so the vegetables and beef are evenly combined.
  6. Pour in the remaining beef broth, both cans of tomato soup, and one tomato soup can filled with water. Stir to combine, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits.
  7. Add the frozen peas, green beans, and corn to the pot. Stir again so the vegetables are spread throughout the broth.
  8. Bring the soup to a gentle boil over medium high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup simmer for about 1 hour, stirring once or twice as it cooks.
  9. After about an hour, check that the potatoes and carrots are tender when pierced with a fork and that the flavors in the broth have blended. Taste and add more salt and black pepper as needed.
  10. If the soup is thicker than you like, stir in a bit more water or beef broth. If you prefer a thicker soup, let it simmer uncovered for a few more minutes to reduce slightly.
  11. Ladle the Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup into bowls and serve hot with bread, crackers, or your favorite sides.

Notes

Storage: Let the soup cool to room temperature, then transfer it to airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze the cooled soup in freezer-safe containers, leaving space at the top for expansion, for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium low heat or in the microwave until steaming hot, adding a splash of water or broth if it has thickened. Substitutions: Use chuck roast or another well marbled pot roast cut for the most tender beef. Fresh peas, green beans, and corn can be used in place of frozen if you prefer. For a thicker broth, replace the can of water with another can of tomato soup. For a lighter version, add extra broth and more vegetables and serve with less beef in each bowl. Make Ahead: Cook and shred the roast a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator. When you are ready to make Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup, sauté the carrots and onions, then add the shredded beef and remaining ingredients and simmer as directed. The finished soup also works well for meal prep when portioned into containers for lunches. Tips: Do not rush the simmering time, since this helps the flavors blend and the vegetables soften. Taste and adjust seasoning at the end, since the salt level can change as the soup reduces. If you prefer slow cooker vegetable beef soup, place all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, then shred the beef and stir it back in. Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated and will vary based on the specific cut of beef, broth, and tomato soup used, as well as portion sizes. For the most accurate nutrition data, use a calculator with your exact ingredients.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 hours
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop and Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: about 2 cups
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 1205mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 14mg