Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

Introduction

Craving a hearty, flavorful meal that’s also remarkably easy to make? Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup delivers savory, slow-cooked taste in a fraction of the time. Robust beef, a medley of colorful veggies, and aromatic herbs come together in a rich broth for a comforting, satisfying dish. Ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you need to warm up with minimal fuss, this soup is a crowd pleaser that everyone can enjoy.

Deliciously Unique Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

What sets this vegetable beef soup apart is the deep, layered flavors developed under pressure in just about 30 minutes. The beef becomes incredibly tender, while vegetables retain their color and texture. With the Instant Pot, you can lock in all the goodness and nutrients, creating a warming bowl that tastes like it’s simmered all day.

Choosing the Best Ingredients for Your Soup

Start with flavorful stew beef, cubed and well-marbled for melt-in-your-mouth results. Pair with a selection of classic veggies—think carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, and peas. Toss in fire-roasted tomatoes and fragrant herbs like thyme and bay leaf for extra depth. For added flavor, sauté the beef and onion right in the Instant Pot before pressure cooking; this caramelizes the meat and amps up the savory notes of the broth.

Assembling Your Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

Brown the beef and onions using the sauté function, then add garlic and your favorite veggies. Pour in the broth, canned tomatoes, and seasonings. Let the Instant Pot work its magic on high pressure, and in no time, you’ll have a satisfying one-pot meal. Stir in the peas at the end to maintain their bright color and subtle sweetness.

Serving Suggestions for a Show-Stopping Vegetable Beef Soup

Serve your soup with crusty bread, a crisp side salad, or over a scoop of rice or quinoa for an even more filling meal. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon for a bright finish. This soup is a perfect make-ahead lunch or dinner—flavors deepen as it sits, making leftovers even tastier.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields approximately 6 hearty servings. Each bowl delivers a balanced meal with lean protein, fiber-rich vegetables, and roughly 250–300 calories per serving (depending on the beef cut and ingredients used). It’s as nourishing as it is delicious.

Deliciously Unique Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup (Recap)

With its rich, savory broth and a rainbow of vegetables, this soup is the perfect fast comfort food. Quick to prepare yet loaded with flavor, it’s an easy way to enjoy homestyle cooking any day of the week.

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Instructions

1. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Heat olive oil, then add beef cubes and diced onions. Brown the beef for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges develop color. Add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
2. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), beef broth, thyme, basil, and bay leaf. Stir to combine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot for deeper flavor.
3. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to Manual or Pressure Cook on high for 15 minutes.
4. Once the timer beeps, allow a natural release for 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
5. Open the lid, stir in frozen peas, and season soup with salt and pepper to taste. Discard bay leaf.
6. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Weekly Meal Planning

This soup is a dream for weekly meal planning and batch cooking—make a big pot and enjoy ready-to-heat lunches or dinners all week long. Save and schedule this recipe to automate your grocery list, see how this soup fits with your weekly menu, and plan healthy, delicious meals in advance.

Planning Benefits:

• Aggregates ingredients for multiple recipes, so you know exactly what and how much to buy
• Breaks down your shopping list by grocery store sections for the fastest trips
• Minimizes food waste and extra trips by consolidating duplicate ingredients
• Simplifies weekly meal prep, giving you more time to enjoy what you love

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Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes (including pressure release)
Total Time: 45 minutes