Description
Busy day soup is a quick, hearty slow‑cooker recipe that delivers comforting flavor for the whole family. Combining ground beef, carrots, potatoes, diced tomatoes, and sweet corn in a rich beef broth seasoned with Italian herbs, this soup cooks unattended for six to eight hours, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The result is a thick, satisfying bowl that’s easy to portion, freeze, and reheat, offering a nutritious, budget‑friendly meal that feels like home‑cooked comfort without the hassle
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef with the chopped onion in a skillet until cooked through.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Add carrots, potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes, corn, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours or high for 3‑4 hours, until vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Leftovers freeze well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Soups & Stews
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: busy day soup, easy soup recipe, slow cooker meals, quick weeknight dinner, hearty beef soup, family comfort food, one pot soup, budget friendly soup, make ahead soup