Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

This Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup recipe is made entirely in one of the hottest kitchen tools, an instant pot. Pressure cooking results in a flavorful soup with tender and juicy chunks of beef.  Bonus, stovetop instructions included!

Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

Instant Pot vegetable beef soup uses the same ingredients as any other version whether it’s made in a slow cooker or on the stovetop. How to make Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Instant Pot – Turn Instant Pot to the sauté setting and drizzle with olive oil.
• Stew Beef – Add stew beef to the pot and season with garlic salt and black pepper. Brown on all sides for about 4-5 minutes total.
• Vegetables – Add onion and celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes to soften. Turn off Instant Pot.
• Mix-ins – To the pot add remaining ingredients reserving parsley for the end of cooking. Stir until combined.
• Set Pressure – Place lid on top, lock it and set to manual high pressure for 20 minutes. (It takes longer to come to pressure with this amount of ingredients)
• After cooking time is complete allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes then use quick release.
• Mix in parsley and serve with garlic bread or corn bread.

How to Make the BEST Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

The beauty of instant pot cooking is, you greatly reduce the cooking time without sacrificing flavor.

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Vegetable Beef Soup: Beef stew meat, diced celery and onion, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, frozen mixed vegetables, diced potatoes, a bay leaf, and various seasonings along with salt and pepper.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: Instant Pot or similar pressure cooker, measuring cups and spoons, a sharp paring knife to peel the potatoes, a sharp knife to dice the onion and celery and a chopping board plus a ladle and soup bowls for serving. The good news is, you likely have all of these kitchen basics already on hand.
• What beef is best for vegetable beef soup? I use beef stew meat in this recipe. If preferred you could use small chunks or cubes of beef chuck roast. When doing so, the soup may take longer to cook depending on how your appliance performs.
• For ease of preparation, mixed frozen vegetables will work like a charm in this soup recipe. If you prefer making your own fresh vegetables, you certainly can.
• If I use my own vegetables how much will I need? Think around 3/4  cup each of corn, carrots and green beans with around 1/2 cup of peas. All of these amounts can be adapted to the amount you have on hand, or to your personal taste.
• You can also adapt this soup recipe using your favorite variety of vegetables. Baby limas are also delicious in vegetable beef soup.
• At the end of cooking, you can thicken the beef broth further by using additional tomato paste, if desired. Add one or two tablespoons at a time, mix through until it’s completely melted before testing the thickness.
• This soup will freeze beautifully for future meals. Cool the soup completely and package in freezer safe containers. You can store it frozen for up to 2 months.

Stovetop Instructions for Making Vegetable Beef Soup

Stovetop Instructions:

• In a 6 quart dutch oven or similar size soup pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add stew beef in a single layer. Brown stew beef on all sides, seasoning with garlic salt and black pepper. Brown on all sides for about 4-5 minutes total. Remove using a slotted spoon to a plate. 
• Add onion and celery to pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until softened. 
• To the pot add stock, Worcestershire sauce, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, sugar, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Return beef to the pot.
• Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer covered for 75 minutes, or until the meat is fork tender.
• Uncover and add mixed vegetables and diced potatoes. Recover and continue to cook for an additional 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
• Thicken with additional tomato paste, if desired.
• Mix in chopped parsley and serve.

More Instant Pot Recipes to Make

Other ways to utilize an Instant Pot for quick meals and side dishes:

• Instant Pot Ragu Bolognese Sauce is rich and hearty.
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes is the side dish that goes with any meal.
• Instant Pot Beef and Bean Chili for game day and tailgating.
• Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast falls apart it’s so tender.
• Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup from the Pioneer Woman.

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Helpful Kitchen Items: 

• Instant Pot
• Measuring Set
• Kitchen Utensils
• Knives and Chopping Board