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Slow Cooker Potato Beef Soup

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A hearty and soul-soothing soup with tender beef, creamy potatoes, and fragrant herbs, perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced into cubes
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced or diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped (optional)
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
  • 1–2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then brown it on all sides.
  2. Peel and dice the potatoes, chop the onion, slice the carrots, and celery.
  3. In the slow cooker, add the browned beef, potatoes, onion, carrots, and celery. Sprinkle garlic and thyme evenly on top.
  4. Pour the beef broth into the slow cooker until the ingredients are fully submerged. Toss in a bay leaf for added aroma.
  5. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 7-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are creamy.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream to add richness to the soup.
  7. Remove the bay leaf, then taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.

Notes

[‘Browning the beef adds depth to the flavor but can be skipped if short on time.’, ‘Cut potatoes evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate.’, ‘Resist lifting the lid while cooking to maintain consistent heat.’, ‘Season at the end to avoid mushy potatoes.’, ‘Freeze leftovers without cream and add it when reheating.’]

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Keywords: slow cooker, potato soup, beef soup, comfort food, hearty soup, easy dinner

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