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Slow Cooker Potato Beef Soup Recipe - Set It and Forget It Comfort

Slow Cooker Savory Potato and Beef Soup Delight

This slow cooker potato beef soup combines tender chunks of beef, hearty potatoes, and vegetables in a rich, savory broth. Set it in the morning and come home to dinner ready—the ultimate comfort food with minimal effort!
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 lbs potatoes mix of russet and Yukon gold, cubed
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 large carrots sliced thick
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • Sour cream optional, for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in large pot or skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef chunks with salt and pepper.
  2. Brown beef in batches, not overcrowding pan, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. In same pot, sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes, scraping up browned bits. Add tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic, cook 1 minute. Pour in 1/2 cup broth to deglaze pan, scraping bottom well.
  5. Transfer onion mixture to slow cooker. Add carrots and celery to slow cooker.
  6. Layer potato cubes on top of meat and vegetables. Pour remaining broth over everything.
  7. Add bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and paprika. Stir gently to combine.
  8. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
  9. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  10. Serve hot with dollop of sour cream, fresh parsley, and crusty bread.

Notes

Browning beef first is optional but highly recommended for best flavor
Mix potato types: russets thicken soup, Yukon golds hold shape
Can cook up to 10 hours on low without overcooking
Freezes beautifully for up to 4 months
For thicker soup, mash some potatoes against side of cooker
Add frozen peas or corn last 30 minutes for extra vegetables
Ground beef version: Brown 2 lbs ground beef, proceed with recipe

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