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    Home » Recipes » Soups » Vegetable Beef Soup (Instant Pot + Stove Top) + VIDEO

    LAST UPDATED: November 4, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: November 6, 2019 By Toni Dash 41 Comments

    Vegetable Beef Soup (Instant Pot + Stove Top) + VIDEO

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    Vegetable Beef Soup

    Vegetable Beef Soup is a hearty, soul-warming recipe full of chunky texture and wholesome ingredients. This recipe can be made in the Instant Pot or on the Stove Top! Instructions for both included.

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    Vegetable Beef Soup

    The only thing better than a hearty, chunky soup on a cold weather day is an EASY recipe to make it.

    Vegetable Beef Soup is a delicious soup brimming with ground beef, loads of delicious vegetables in a thick, flavorful broth.

    It also includes a few shortcuts that save time AND give big flavor.

    Make it in the Instant Pot OR on the stove top!

    The recipe card at the end of the blog post has instructions for both!

    Jump to:
    • Recipe Ingredient Notes
    • Gluten-Free Vegetable Beef Soup
    • Pro Tip for Sauteing in an Instant Pot
    • How to Make Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup – Step-by-Step
    • Make it On the Stove Top too!
    • How to Store Leftover Vegetable Beef Soup
    • What to Serve with Vegetable Beef Soup
    • Recipe
    Vegetable Beef Soup in a bowl overhead

    Recipe Ingredient Notes

    This soup recipe is full of tasty ingredients, all easy to find. I love finding great ingredients that add wonderful flavor to a recipe AND save time!

    This soup recipe has some super stars.

    Olive oil

    Garlic

    Onion

    Lean ground beef. Vegetable Beef soup often uses chunks of beef. Using lean ground beef adds great flavor and a thickness to the soup that’s comforting and homey. It’s sauteed in the Instant Pot making it easy!

    Condensed tomato soup (canned). Using canned condensed tomato soup adds a wonderful flavor and texture to the Vegetable Beef soup recipe.

    Diced tomatoes (canned). Canned tomatoes ensure great tasting tomatoes at any time of the year. Since they are already diced, it cuts down on the ingredient preparation too.

    Frozen vegetables. I’ll confess, I’m not normally a huge frozen vegetable fan. This despite having a family connection to the start of Clarence Birdseye’s frozen vegetable revolution.

    This vegetable beef soup recipe is a perfect use for frozen vegetables. They add color, flavor, great texture and are a huge time saver for recipe prep.

    Potatoes

    Beef broth/stock or water

    Salt and pepper to taste

    Vegetable Beef Soup in a bowl with spoon

    Gluten-Free Vegetable Beef Soup

    All the ingredients in this soup should be gluten-free.

    Check the label on the soup you select to ensure that is gluten-free.

    Otherwise all other ingredients are naturally gluten-free.

    Pro Tip for Sauteing in an Instant Pot

    Being able to make an entire recipe in the Instant Pot is fantastic! It makes for easier clean up too.

    There is a key step when using the saute function with an Instant Pot.

    Scrape any browned bits of food from the bottom of the insert before starting the next recipe step.

    If any food is sticking to the bottom of the insert is can trigger a ‘BURN’ warning.

    This seems to vary in different Instant Pot models.

    A certain way to avoid it is to take the step to scrape any food that is sticking to the bottom.

    How to Make Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup – Step-by-Step

    For a detailed printable recipe refer to the recipe card at the end of the blog post.

    STEP 1. Saute

    Select ‘SAUTE’ function. Add the olive oil (photo 1).

    When Instant Pot is heated, add the garlic (photo 2) and onions (photo 3). Saute for 2-3 minutes.

    Add the ground beef. Saute, breaking into small pieces, until browned (photo 4).

    Add 1/2 cup of the beef stock or water to the Instant Pot. Using a stiff spatula scrape the bottom of the insert to free any browned bits sticking to the insert.

    Vegetable Beef soup recipe steps photos 1

    STEP 2. Add ingredients

    Turn off the SAUTE function. Add the tomato soup, diced tomatoes, frozen veggies, potatoes (photos 5-8) and remaining broth/water. Stir to combine.

    Vegetable Beef soup recipe steps photos 2

    STEP 3. Cook

    Secure the Instant Pot lid. Cook on ‘SOUP/BROTH’ setting for 8 minutes cooking time. Allow a NATURAL RELEASE before removing the lid.

    Vegetable Beef soup in the Instant Pot before cooking

    Salt and pepper to taste. Serve!

    Make it On the Stove Top too!

    If you don’t have an Instant Pot no worries!

    Stove top instructions are included in the recipe card below.

    How to Store Leftover Vegetable Beef Soup

    In the Refrigerator

    Store any soup leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

    In the Freezer

    Store soup in airtight containers or freezer bags (with as much air squeezed out as possible to avoid freezer burn). Store for 4-6 months.

    Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in a microwave or in a saucepan on the stove top.

    Vegetable Beef Soup in a bowl

    What to Serve with Vegetable Beef Soup

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    Recipe

    Vegetable Beef Soup

    Vegetable Beef Soup

    Vegetable Beef soup has never been easier or faster to make. Ground beef, loads of vegetables and potatoes in a rich broth. Some shortcuts give these great flavor and make it even faster!
    5 from 24 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 151.7kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Equipment

    6 quart instant pot
    6 quart Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic more or less to taste
    • 1 small onion chopped
    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 3 10.75-ounce cans Condensed tomato soup
    • 2 14.5-ounce cans Diced tomatoes
    • 1 16-ounce bag frozen Mixed Vegetables
    • 3-4 medium Potatoes peeled and cut into small pieces
    • 2 cups water or beef stock
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    Instant Pot instructions

    • Select the “sauté” function and add the olive oil.
    • Add in garlic and onion and sauté until garlic is fragrant and the onions are soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
    • Add in ground beef. Stir constantly, breaking into small pieces, until cooked all the way through and brown. Strain any extra fat from the beef and discard.
    • Add about ½ cup of the beef stock or water into the Instant Pot. Using a stiff spatula scrape to free any browned food bits sticking to the bottom of the Instant Pot insert. NOTE: food sticking to the bottom of the Instant Pot can cause a BURN warning.
    • Turn off the sauté function. Add the tomato soup, diced tomatoes, frozen vegetables, diced potatoes, and remaining water/stock. Mix all ingredients until everything is mixed evenly.
    • Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is in the sealing position.
    • Set the timer on the “SOUP/BROTH” setting for 8 minutes. NOTE: it will take about 20-22 minutes for the pot to come up to pressure.
    • When the cooking is complete, allow to naturally release. If the pot hasn’t naturally released after about 10 minutes release the remaining pressure manually- Be VERY careful as liquid may come through the valve!
    • Open the lid carefully and add in salt and pepper to taste and serve!

    Stove Top instructions

    • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.
    • When the oil is rippling on the surface, add the garlic and onions. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the ground beef. Stir occasionally, breaking into small pieces, until browned. Drain any fat from beef and discard.
    • In a large stock pot, add the beef-onion mixture, tomato soup, diced tomatoes, frozen vegetables, potatoes, and water/beef stock. Stir until all ingredients are combined.
    • Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat.
    • Reduce heat to medium-low. Place a lid on the pot and allow to simmer for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are cooked through.
    • Add in salt and pepper to taste and serve!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 151.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.68g | Protein: 15.5g | Fat: 4.73g | Saturated Fat: 1.56g | Cholesterol: 35.15mg | Sodium: 166.49mg | Potassium: 649.84mg | Fiber: 2.15g | Sugar: 0.74g | Vitamin A: 6.35IU | Vitamin C: 9.87mg | Calcium: 35.88mg | Iron: 4.1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. martha seales says

      November 09, 2019 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      Whn my husband and I was dating,he made me this soup.I am so glad this recipe was published.I love this recipe.

      Reply
    2. Catalina says

      November 09, 2019 at 4:10 am

      5 stars
      A delicious and flavorful soup perfect for the cold weather! Deliciousness!

      Reply
    3. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      November 08, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      This Vegetable Beef Soup is looks incredibly delicious!

      Reply
    4. Beth says

      November 08, 2019 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      I was so curious I had to hop over and ready your story Berries in Winter! Wow what an awesome story to be able to pass down! And I am totally making this soup this weekend! Looks very inviting!

      Reply
    5. Rachel says

      November 07, 2019 at 11:27 am

      This looks so easy and delicious! We are big fans of soup during the winter. It helps that we can just heat it up on busy nights.

      Reply
    6. Erin says

      November 07, 2019 at 9:33 am

      This beef soup looks so delicious! Perfect for these cold nights now and maybe might help my throat feel better? I will have to try it!

      Reply
    7. Lora says

      November 07, 2019 at 3:57 am

      5 stars
      Great flavors and so much comfort in a bowl of this soup!

      Reply
    8. Ruth I says

      November 07, 2019 at 3:25 am

      This is going to do great with the cold weather. So much flavor and goodness beholds! I love this

      Reply
    9. Catalina says

      November 07, 2019 at 12:45 am

      5 stars
      I love soups! And I love Fall for this! Every week I try a new soup recipe. This one looks so tasty!

      Reply
    10. Stefani Tolson says

      November 06, 2019 at 9:43 pm

      Sounds perfect for a cold winter day. I will have to try this in my Instant Pot.

      Reply
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