Instant Pot or Crockpot Campfire Soup

Step 1

Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the beef and break it up. Brown for about 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease.

Step 2

Add in the onion, garlic powder, salt, oregano, parsley, thyme, pepper and stir to coat the meat.

Step 3

Add in the water and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking.

Step 4

Add in the bouillon, potatoes, corn, carrots, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire and by leaf.

Step 5

Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the SOUP button to 3 minutes. When time is up let pot sit 5 minutes and then move valve to venting and remove the lid.

Step 6

Stir and discard the bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and serve. Some people like this soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 7

Brown ground beef in a pan on the stove. Drain off excess grease. Add in the onion, garlic powder, salt, oregano, parsley, thyme, pepper and stir to coat the meat.

Step 8

Add beef into slow cooker.

Step 9

Add in the water, bouillon, potatoes, corn, carrots, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire and by leaf.

Step 10

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.

Step 11

Stir and discard the bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and serve. Some people like this soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese.