How to Make Slow Cooker Veggie Beef Soup with Okra - A Step-by-Step Guide

Soup is the ultimate comfort food and there's nothing more satisfying than a hearty bowl of beef and vegetable soup. This slow cooker veggie beef soup with okra is a delicious and nutritious take on the classic beef soup. It's packed with tender pieces of beef, a medley of vegetables, and a hint of okra for added texture and flavor.

Using a slow cooker to make this soup ensures that the flavors have time to meld together and the beef becomes incredibly tender. Plus, the hands-off cook...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ cup onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup sliced fresh or frozen okra
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups water, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir ground beef and onion until beef is evenly browned and onion is tender. Drain grease.
  • Transfer beef-onion mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in frozen vegetables, diced tomatoes, Italian diced tomatoes, potatoes, okra, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Pour in enough water to cover.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    554 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 101mg
    • Sodium: 502mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 183mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1785mg