My Mom’s Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
This hearty and comforting Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup is made with tender shredded pot roast, a medley of fresh and frozen vegetables, and rich beef broth. Slow-cooked to perfection, it’s a classic homemade soup that brings warmth and nostalgia to any meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 hours
- Total Time: 11 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pot roast (about 2 pounds)
Vegetables
- 2 russet potatoes, chopped
- 1 bag frozen seasoning blend (or chopped onions)
- 1 bag frozen peas
- 1 bag frozen green beans
- 1 bag frozen corn
- 4 large carrots, chopped
Liquids
- 1 (32 oz) container beef broth
- 2 (10.75 oz) cans tomato soup
- 1 can filled with water (use the empty tomato soup can to measure)
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Season and cook the roast: Season the pot roast generously with salt and pepper. Place it in your slow cooker with half a can (about 5.4 oz) of beef broth and cook on LOW for about 10 hours until the meat is tender and easily shredded with two forks.
- Sauté the base vegetables: In a very large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped carrots and frozen seasoning blend (or chopped onions) and sauté until they become tender, which usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine all ingredients: Add the shredded beef from the slow cooker into the large pot along with the chopped potatoes, frozen peas, green beans, corn, remaining beef broth (about 26 oz), tomato soup, one can of water, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for about an hour. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Adjust liquid and seasoning: During simmering, add additional water as desired to reach your preferred soup consistency. Taste and adjust salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Using a slow cooker to cook the roast ensures the beef is tender and flavorful.
- Frozen vegetables provide convenience but fresh vegetables can be used if preferred; cooking times may vary slightly.
- You can customize the seasoning blend depending on your taste, such as adding garlic or herbs.
- This soup stores well in the fridge and flavors deepen after resting overnight.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding extra broth or water if it thickens too much.
Keywords: vegetable beef soup, old fashioned soup, slow cooker soup, hearty beef soup, homemade vegetable soup
