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Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup Recipe Easy Hearty Dinner

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This hearty slow cooker vegetable soup is packed with colorful, nourishing ingredients and is perfect for chilly nights. It’s easy to make and incredibly comforting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 cups celery, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
  • 2 cups tomatoes, diced or crushed (canned or fresh)
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced into rounds
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into smaller pieces
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish, a squeeze of lemon, or Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Wash, peel, and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, green beans, zucchini, and tomatoes to the slow cooker.
  3. Sprinkle minced garlic, dried thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper over the vegetables. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth until it covers the vegetables completely. Add bay leaves.
  5. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours, until vegetables are tender.
  6. Taste the soup 30 minutes before it’s done and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Remove bay leaves and stir in optional add-ins like fresh parsley or lemon juice.
  8. Serve warm, topped with Parmesan cheese or sour cream if desired.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the ingredients based on what’s in season or available. For a thicker soup, mash some potatoes or blend a portion. Leftovers taste even better as the flavors deepen.

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