Slow Cooker Veggie Soup

Warm up your day with this hearty and nourishing Slow Cooker Veggie Soup, a colorful medley of fresh vegetables simmered to perfection in a rich, herb-infused broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep time before your slow cooker takes over, filling your home with the comforting aroma of sautéed onions, garlic, and a blend of thyme, oregano, and bay leaf. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like carrots, zucchini, spinach, and potatoes, this vegan, gluten-free soup is a satisfying and wholesome option for the whole family. Serve it with crusty bread or enjoy it on its own for a cozy, no-fuss meal that is as healthy as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 medium, diced carrots
• 2 diced celery stalks
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 2 cups, trimmed and halved green beans
• 3 medium, peeled and diced potatoes
• 1 14-ounce can with juice diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) black pepper
• 2 cups, chopped spinach or kale
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.

Step 2

Add the carrots, celery, zucchini, green beans, and potatoes into the slow cooker.

Step 3

Pour in the can of diced tomatoes (including the juice) and vegetable broth.

Step 4

Stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are cooked through and tender.

Step 6

About 20 minutes before serving, add the chopped spinach or kale to the slow cooker. Stir well and allow it to wilt into the soup.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or pepper.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm with crusty bread for a complete meal, or enjoy as is for a light and nourishing dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3832.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1819.8

Total Fat 45.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9075.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 316.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 66.5g	0%
Total Sugars 84.3g
Protein 61.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1005.6mg	0%
Iron 25.8mg	0%
Potassium 10364.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.3%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 65.9%