Betty's Comforting Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe

[SHANMANAE]

We have the same cabinets lol

[vexviper]

Your house is beautiful and so are you hehe I will try you soup this weekend and post back what I thought... Thanks for the video!

[tdjtx]

I made vegetable beef soup yesterday, it wasn't snowing but it was cold here in Texas. I've attached a video response. My Dad always used the canned veg-all when he made his.

[CorieRuth0810]

Love it Betty, I cooked this a lot last winter, now that the weather is cooling off again, had to pull your video back out. Thanks for your help my husband surely appreciates it, lol!

[bettyskitchen]

@CorieRuth0810 Thanks for your great feedback! I am delighted that you and your husband enjoy the soup!

--Betty :)

[emmaschermy]

I love your sense of style, your accent, your recipes, your hair, your eyes, your makeup, and EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU!!!!! :):)

[bettyskitchen]

@emmaschermy Thanks so much for your very sweet comment!

--Betty  :)

[dodger19]

I love you and your accent!! You sound like my mom :) xoxo

[bettyskitchen]

@dodger19 Thanks for the nice comment!

--Betty  :)

[bettyskitchen]

@princessjuju1214 Thanks for the comment!

---Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

@kbsatlive Yes, this recipe would do well in a crock pot! Thanks for your nice comment!

--Betty :)

[VersysMC]

Just made your soup! Thanks for posting your recipe. My entire family loved it! I look forward to trying a few more of your goodies.

-Kirk

[bettyskitchen]

@VersysMC Hi Kirk! Thanks for your great feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[Nazz1952]

Hello Betty. I tried your beef vegetable soup. It turned out very good. I added a can of stewed tomatos, ground beef, and elbow macaroni. It turned out to be more soup than I thought at first. I ended up with 2 good size pots of soup. I'll freeze some of it. Thanks for the recipe and instructuions.

[bettyskitchen]

@Nazz1952 You are very welcome! Thanks for your lovely feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[underthemoonbeam]

I was just craving something like this the other day when it started snowing here in West Virginia ^^ Thank you so much, Betty!

[imalovedrunk]

how much did all that meat costs

[Dark0Malkavian]

@imalovedrunk Depends for everyone. Though if you want the quality for what your money is going too, I would suggest you go to a respected butcher for fresh cuts of meat.

[arcane1872]

Thanks for your time . Just the info I was looking for.Happy Holidays to you and yours.

[Diligence3026]

hi Betty can i use freshly chopped vegetables to replace the frozen vegetables u mentioned in the video? Oh yeah, can u make a video how to use a fat seperater? Thanks! - Saphire

[bettyskitchen]

@Diligence3026 Hi Saphire, Yes, you definitely can use feshly chopped vegetables in place of the frozen vegetable; I just used the frozen ones for convenience. If you will do a search for fat free gravy, then you will probably see a demonstration of using a fat separater.

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

@bettyskitchen Saphire, here is a video that demonstrates how to use a fat separater:

youtube.com/watch?v=B1F_UzeVIB­I

I hope this helps!

--Betty :)

[MrFluffy7140]

Betty, i ahve one last question how do u use a fat seperater?

[bettyskitchen]

@MrFluffy7140 You can just spoon off fat that comes to the top. If the meat you cook is appropriate, you can pour off the grease into a cup that has a lid with holes in it and a spout. Then pour off the fat, discard it, and return the stock back to your recipe.

--Betty :)

[MrFluffy7140]

hi Betty i just wanna ask you can i use any kind of beef i want?

[bettyskitchen]

@MrFluffy7140 Yes. I prefer beef that doesn't have fat and gristle. like stew meat does, but you can even use hamburger, if you like!

--Betty :)

[ozzyslasher1970]

hy betty, just wanted to drop a line to you and say how much i liked your vid. i recintly decided to try my hand at soup in a crock pot. i did a chicken soup and it was o.k. but the meat turned to mush( crock pot left overs). my 2nd was a beef much like yours but with a meripua and potatos. and a londone broil i did for dinner.i turnd out much better. thanks for the tips on some spices touse. would a bay leaf work in thee as well.

[bettyskitchen]

@ozzyslasher1970 Thanks for your comment. Yes, a bay leaf would be great in this type of soup!

--Betty :)

[ozzyslasher1970]

@bettyskitchen your welcome so much thank you for the info. my mother just gave me a racipie for an italian meatball soup that is ready in 30 min. would you like the recipie i will give it to you if you wish. i work in a kitchen in a retirment comunity here. i do a littl prepwork and hope to train for a few dishes. thanks again betty keep the dishes comeing.

[corwinstormvxv]

Hi Betty, Amatur here. When you simmer the beef for 3 hours.. Did you take it to boiling first and then simmer for 3 hours? .... and did you stir at all? Some people stir, some like to let it sit in place.

[bettyskitchen]

@corwinstormvxv Yes, I bring it to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 hours. 3 hours is just an approximation; just stir it occasionally, and check for doneness around about 3 hours.

--Betty :)

[quinnyfly]

Looks good, would be nice with some old crust bread.

[AubreyMalachi]

that looks just like my mom's vegetable beef soup mmm i can just taste it now, thank you for the lovely video

[AubreyMalachi]

that looks just like my mom's vegetable beef soup mmm i can just taste it now, thank you for the lovely video

[AubreyMalachi]

that looks just like my mom's vegetable beef soup mmm i can just taste it now, thank you for the lovely video

[GerryHYH]

Thanks Betty, this looks wonderful! Really appreciate it! :D

[bettyskitchen]

@GerryHYH Thanks for your great comment! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[colbycous01]

looks good, but why would you boil out all your stock just to add lots of water at the end?

[bettyskitchen]

I would have added the water at the beginning, but I was just reserving judgment as to how much water to add. Either way, it need to cook a long time to make the beef tender. It's the steam that boils away, and the flavors condense into the soup.

--Betty :)

[enedina123]

lovely, great recipe, i hope you ate it well, thanks for the video and dont worry, be happy!!!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks!  Same to you!--Betty :)

[lilncsgirl08]

cook for 3hours? i will be dying when it done. lol jk

[bettyskitchen]

You could probably sample it earlier than 3 hours! Thanks for your comment!

--Betty :)

[malissa456]

Thanks! YUM!

[bettyskitchen]

You're very welcome! Thanks for your nice comment!

--Betty :)

[HouseOnSunset]

Being Russian, I thought I knew all about chunky beef based soups... Thanks for this! Yum, I'll try making it this weekend, wish me luck! I've been trying to perfect my soup making skills for a while now...

[bettyskitchen]

I hope your vegetable beef soup turns out great this weekend! Thanks for the lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[LadyofTheSummer]

I love chunky soups and this is great, especially since it's cold out and I don't have s slow cooker. Thanks for the recipe! :)

[bettyskitchen]

You are very welcome for the recipe! I think you will enjoy it! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[HouseOnSunset]

Question, is it all right to use beef stock instead of water?

[bettyskitchen]

Yes, that would be fine; however, the beef is cooked in 3 quarts of water, which reduces down to a very small amount of concentrated stock. And then I added 6 cups of water after the vegetables were added. The beef stock is not really needed.

--Betty :)

[esthermllzz]

Thank for replying Betty...I'm sorry but I forgot to ask you...How long should I cook the beef in the slow cooker? Thank you so much again for all your cooking recipes!!!!

[bettyskitchen]

I would cook it on low for about 6 to 8 hours. If you want to speed that up, then cook it on high for about 3 to 4 hours. It will still get another hour of cooking, after you add the vegetables and spices. All of this is very variable, and everything is to taste.

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

I would cook it on low for 6 to 8 hours. To speed it up, cook it on high for 3 to 4 hours. It will still have an additional hour or so to cook after adding the vegetables and spices. Also, since you will not be adding all that water, you should reduce the amount of salt to 1 teaspoon per pound of meat. Everything is variable, and can be done just approximately when you are using a slow cooker, and it will still turn out great!

--Betty :)

[Thetis101]

Looks so good! Something that is a nice addition to homemade vegetable soup is white rice, you should try it sometime. :)

[bettyskitchen]

Thank you! White rice sounds wonderful in soup! Thanks for a great tip!

--Betty :)

[esthermllzz]

Betty...Can I cook the beef in the slow cooker and then continue with the recipe?

[bettyskitchen]

Yes, that will be perfect! The meat will be tender and juicy--just takes a little longer (which is good if you're going to be away from the house)!

--Betty :)

[PointingTheWeigh]

MMmm, Lovely!!

We too are having snow, it is the coldest it has been in 30 years....apparently.

Thankyou!!

Love and hugs to you both x

[bettyskitchen]

Sounds like a great time for hot vegetable beef soup! I hope you enjoy the recipe! It's cold here, too--maybe the temps will go up soon!

(Hugs)

--Betty :)

[fezan84]

Great looking soup! I definitely have to try this -- thanks so much =]

[bettyskitchen]

You are welcome! I hope you like the soup!

--Betty :)

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[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for the mic idea! I should look into that!

--Betty :)

[scent007]

i really wanted this soup so much .. it's so cold here but no rain .. Thx so much betty or how we say it in Egypt bless ur hands :D

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your lovely comment! You are welcome for the soup recipe!

--Betty :)

[angel292005]

It turned out great, nummers!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks!

--Betty :)

[RockLobster7595]

Mmmm... that looks good. :D

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks very much!

--Betty  :)

[sixstrings2650]

That sounds so good. I might have to try that this weekend.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks! I hope you have an opportunity to try it!  It tastes really good!

--Betty :)

[nevahsatisfied]

This looks good and simple...I am so totally going to try this ASAP!

[bettyskitchen]

That's great! I hope you enjoy the recipe!

--Betty :)

[kokonutbaby1]

It's really cold brrrrrrr rabbits here in Arkansas! Might need some of that soup for my cold feet, haha..We have had some light snows but nothing that stays more than a day so far..I suspect we will get more soon...Great looking soup, Betty!! You all keep warm! Love 'n Hugs, Angie

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your warm comment, Angie! it seems pretty cold all over the country; I'm trying to think of some good, hearty foods to post!

--Betty :)

[ironbuttermilk]

No snow here in California, but there never is.

Frozen veggies sure would be convenient. . .but I figure I might as well have some fun washing and chopping if I've got to cook my meat for 3 hours anyhow. LOL. Actually, I would rather make my own choice about the veggies, since I'm not crazy about the typical corn, peas and green beans thing.

[bettyskitchen]

Sorry you're missing out on our lovely snow! Regarding the vegetables for the soup, fresh is best, and you get to pick what you want! With the frozen or canned, you just get a typical mix! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[ironbuttermilk]

At least you aren't missing out on the nutrition with frozen veggies. They retain their nutrients even more than fresh vegetables you know. Amazing.

[craig9843]

That's what I understand also....choose frozen over canned.

[richellebweber]

thank you betty.... will try asap!

[bettyskitchen]

You are welcome! I hope you enjoy the recipe!

--Betty :)

[craig9843]

Betty.....It's also very cold down here in Georgia. we had some snow yesterday....not much. Tonight it is supposed to be around 15...already 23 out. Thanks for this recipe. I might just have to try it.

[bettyskitchen]

That is really unusual for Georgia, isn't it? Maybe this soup will warm you up! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[craig9843]

We don't have snow that often down here in my area. I am just about an hour or a little better below the mountains. Usually we wind up having ice storms more than snow. Last year on March 1st we had around 8" of snow. It was beautiful.

[staceybrennan]

im a new subscriber and i must say all your recipes look delicious....we got a lot of snow today so I look fwd to making this soup here at home, I am sure my kids will love it :) thanks for your awesome tips and easy to follow recipes xo

[bettyskitchen]

Hi! I'm happy to have you as a subscriber! I hope you will find some recipes that you like! This soup is really nice on a cold day--it fills your house with a great aroma while it is cooking on the stove! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[OneHappyBird123]

Betty, send some of that snow this way! It's been in the 70's in So. California. LOL!

The soup looks very yummy, Hun! Thanks so much!

[bettyskitchen]

I doubt that you really want this snow! I would definitely trade for your weather! Thanks for your nice comment! I hope you enjoy the soup recipe!

--Betty :)

[Diva63113]

mmmm.. There is nothing I like more on cold snowy days, then a big bowl of hot soup..and the perfect thing to go with them would be your Onion and Cheddar Cheese Cornbread Sticks.

Keep warm,

Jeanie

[bettyskitchen]

Hi Jeanie! Thanks for your sweet comment! You're right--the Onion and Cheddar Cheese Cornbread Sticks would be *perfect* with this soup!

Warm wishes,

--Betty :)

[richardpeej]

The soup should be just the job to warm up the family on the snowy days that you are having Betty. We are still having plenty of snow here in the UK :-)

[bettyskitchen]

Snow is blanketing most of our country, even down south! The soup kept us warm yesterday, and we had the rest of it today! It is really nice to have food like that cooking in the kitchen when it is so cold and dreary outside!

Take care, Richard!

--Betty :)

[evegpt]

Another great recipe. This just may be my favorite so far. I love soup. A freind gave us one of those soup Gift baskets for Christmas that had all these things associated with soup, including a new set of soup mugs. This is a good change to try them out. Keep warm. We are freezing here on the MS Coast this morning with the next three days looking even colder. I don't even have mittens. LOL

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your nice comment! It's going to be really cold for us tonight--below 0, and we don't have that very often! I hope you have an opportunity to make the soup! It kept us warm yesterday, and we finished the leftovers today!

--Betty :)

[gusmiko3020]

Hi Betty:

Great video.

Just a small tip for your cutting board. Put underneath a wet paper towel or just a regular kitchen towel.

The cutting board will not move or slip around while chopping.

Have a great day.

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your lovely comment! That is a great tip for holding the cutting board in place! Thank you! I hope everyone sees it!

--Betty  :)

[dixiegirl999]

Thanks for the recipe. Cornbread is something else you could eat with the soup too in the place of crackers.

[bettyskitchen]

Cornbread would be great with this vegetable beef soup! Much better than crackers!!! Thanks for the tip!

--Betty :)

[jasongiddensviper478]

MMMMMmmmmm Looks great I wish you could mail me a bowl it's cold and snowing here in Georgia as well. Geat video keep them coming!

[bettyskitchen]

It seems to be snowing everywhere! Solution: a big pot of hot, flavorful soup! Thanks for writing and for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[LOLmunch]

hey betty! the snow here in England is VERY BAD :(

I liked it at first, for the seasonal event - but now it's gone to faar :( I have the flu and the snow is deep in Oldham so today we did all of our shopping ( quite alot of itams ) - So i hope you can make something warm which will be sutibles for vegetarians! thanks :)

[bettyskitchen]

I'm sorry you have the flu, along with all the snow and cold! You could make this soup vegetarian, by leaving out the meat and replacing it by potatoes cooked in vegetable stock. It will still be a very flavorful soup!

--Betty :)

[purewic]

Greetings from stormy Germany. We too have a lot of wind and a lot more of snow.

as always it is a pleasure to watch you Betty.

[bettyskitchen]

It seems like all of Europe is getting a snow storm, similar to the one here in the states. It's nice to have some hot soup to warm you up!

--Betty :)

[xxAshleiAKxx]

Im thinking about making this for my boyfriend but would it be the same way if i want to use chicken instead

[bettyskitchen]

Chicken will be fine. It won't taste quite the same, but it will be very good!

--Betty :)

[snooch45]

Betty do you know a good recipe for cream chicken sandwiches?Like the ones they sale at football games?I have always wanted to know how to make them.Thanks

[bettyskitchen]

I'm not familiar with cream chicken sandwiches. I will need to research this a bit and see what I can do!

--Betty :)

[juanta6]

Hi Betty, Just found this site last week! I enjoy it very much. I just love to see you, you brighten the day up. I really enjoyed the Pattern Glass show.

juanta6

[bettyskitchen]

Hi! I'm glad your are enjoying my channel! I love antique china and old pattern glass--you will probably see a lot of it in my "company" dishes! Thanks for you lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[Barginjunkie69]

my fav soup.. luv the video !!!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks very much!  I appreciate your comment!

--Betty :)

[BreeTube123]

this snowstorms awful, here in england its been like 6 inches haha great recipe for the season :)

[bettyskitchen]

6 inches is what most of Kentucky got; we got off easy with only about 2 inches, and today we're getting just a small amount of snow! But, I always turn to cooking to raise my spirits, and it usually works!

--Betty :)

[vorpal22]

Betty, this looks awesome! I just recently found your channel on YouTube and I'm loving it. Thanks for sharing your fabulous recipes and wonderful personality with us.

BTW, just noticed from your profile that you're a retired math professor! Very cool... I'm working towards my PhD in math (combinatorics) right now. Great to find other combination mathie-foodies out there!

[bettyskitchen]

Hi! Thanks for your lovely comments about my channel! Yes, it's probably not that often that you find people interested in math and in cooking! Thanks for writing!

--Betty :)

[missannieapple3]

there is alot of snow here in england too ive been off school since wednesday

annie

[bettyskitchen]

Hi Annie,

I'm hearing a lot about the snow in England. It sounds like you have a similar snow storm to what we have here in the states!

--Betty :)

[firefighter1811]

that looks so good Betty. I make a soup that is almost the exact same as you do but I make mine in a slow cooker.

[bettyskitchen]

Hi! Nice to hear from you! This soup (without all that water) would be great in a slow cooker! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[DIRTYCHATWIGS2]

i just made this 2 days ago. great minds think alike lol. i had cornbread with mine and added (sliced)okra at the last hour of cooking

[bettyskitchen]

Cornbread would be great with this soup! My vegetable mix had okra in it, but if anyone gets a mix that doesn't, it is great to add! Thanks for your tips!

--Betty :)

[daysies1974]

i've always made beef stew, but not vegetable beef soup. it's so cold here lately (in Dallas)... i am going to try this out! thanks for the recipe, Betty!

[tuffydoodle]

I'm also in the Dallas area, isn't this weather horrible? I hate the cold. Betty's soup is perfect for these dreary days, I'm going to make it in the crock pot, sit around in a bad mood and wish for spring to hurry up and get here!

[bettyskitchen]

This is great for the crock pot; however, you won't need as much water. You can just put all of the other items in, and then put an amount of water that looks appropriate for the final look, and sit back and let it cook! And, when you start smelling the aroma of the soup, you may just come out of that bad mood the weather put you in! Thanks for writing, and for the crock pot tip!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

I think you will enjoy this soup on a cold day! Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[ohnzee]

would you advice using a pressure cooker to cut the cooking time from 3 hours to 20 minutes??

[bettyskitchen]

A pressure cooker would be fine--you won't need all that water, so be careful to adapt the recipe accordingly.

--Betty :)

[ohnzee]

Thanks betty i love your videos

[angel292005]

Ok, you have put me in the mood for this! Making this for dinner tonight. :D

[bettyskitchen]

That's great! I hope you enjoy it!

--Betty :)